Mohamed Bayo: In the footsteps of Olivier Giroud | OneFootball

Already author of 12 goals, Clermont's Mohamed Bayo equals Olivier Giroud, the last top scorer in Ligue 2 BKT to have reached such a total the following season in Ligue 1 Uber Eats.

Mohamed Bayo is back. After struggling to find his scoring boots following the Africa Cup of Nations at the beginning of the year, Clermont Foot 63's number one attacking asset got back to his best in April. With two goals scored in the last three games, the native of the Auvergne region has confirmed his return to business, much to the delight of Clermont, currently 17th in Ligue 1 Uber Eats with a two-point lead over AS Saint-Etienne, who currently occupy the Play-offs place (18th).

ESTAC TROYES - CLERMONT FOOT 63 (0-1) / Highlights (ESTAC - CF63) 2021/2022

Clermont Foot know that the drop will be much easier to beat with Bayo in great shape. Last year, the fact that Les Lanciers were able to celebrate an historic first-ever promotion to the top flight (by finishing as runners-up to ESTAC Troyes) was largely due to the superb season enjoyed by the 23-year-old striker, who registered 22 goals and six assists in Ligue 2 BKT. In the tradition of Steve Savidan Last year's Ligue 2 BKT top scorer, Mohamed Bayo has transitioned well to the top flight and has had a superb first half of the season, with nine goals. After a short break, he now has a total of three goals in the second half of the season. In total, he has so far scored 12 goals in his first Ligue 1 Uber Eats campaign.

OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE - CLERMONT FOOT 63 (0-2) / Highlights (OM - CF63) 2021/2022

This is the best total for a Ligue 2 BKT top scorer since Olivier Giroud, who hit 12 goals with Montpellier Hérault SC in 2010-11. Since the introduction of the single pool in Ligue 2 BKT, only two players have done better: Guillaume Hoarau (17 goals with PSG in 2008-09) and Steve Savidan (13 goals with VAFC in 2006-07). With three games left to play in the current campaign, Mohamed Bayo will have a chance to improve on his tally and, considering how tight the battle to beat the drop is, that's exactly what Clermont Foot need! Most goals in Ligue 1 Uber Eats the season after their (co-)top scorer title in Ligue 2 BKT (in a single pool) 1. Guillaume Hoarau (PSG, 2008-2009): 17 goals 2. Steve Savidan (Valenciennes FC, 2006-2007): 13 goals 3. Mohamed Bayo (Clermont Foot, 2021-2022): 12 goals -- Olivier Giroud (Montpellier HSC, 2010-2011): 12 goals 5. Mustapha Yatabaré (EA Guingamp, 2013-2014): 11 goals 6. Cédric Fauré (Toulouse FC, 2003-2004): 10 goals -- Mathieu Duhamel (SM Caen-Evian TG, 2014-2015): 10 goals -- Tino Kadewere (OL, 2020-2021): 10 goals 9. Adama Niane (ESTAC Troyes, 2017-2018): 8 goals 10. Bakari Koné (OGC Nice, 2005-2006): 7 goals

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