Strasbourg’s giant centre-forward Panichelli is making waves in Ligue 1. Modelling himself on Olivier Giroud and Erling Haaland, the 23-year-old has netted 13 goals this season, including a stunning brace in a 3-3 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. He admits that performance announced his name to Europe.
As Strasbourg prepare to host PSG again this Sunday under new boss Gary O'Neil, Panichelli is thriving despite fan unrest regarding the controversial BlueCo ownership with Chelsea. He praises the young squad and electric atmosphere at the Stade de la Meinau. Panichelli’s rise has been rapid; he scored 21 goals in Spain’s second division on loan at Mirandes last year, a stint he credits for building his confidence. While humble about his status, he acknowledges his swift progress. Focused entirely on his development, the striker remains confident in his ability, insisting he is constantly preparing himself for the next big step in his career.