Montpellier 
Benfica 
CONFIRMED: Joris Chotard signs for Brest.
Brest beats Benfica to sign Joris Chotard. Montpellier accepts their €2.4M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Joris Chotard moving to Benfica.
CONFIRMED: Joris Chotard signs for Brest
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Joris Chotard transferring to Benfica appears very low, with only 19% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Joris Chotard has few opportunities to further develop within this Benfica squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Benfica has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Joris Chotard.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team
Marc Mechenoua (@LeMechenoua) on X
Après des JO très intéressants, Joris Chotard a des courtisans au Portugal et en Allemagne. Benfica et Porto sont intéressés tout comme Wolfsburg et Mönchengladbach. Ils pourraient passer à l’action dans les prochains jours. #Mercato
Alternatives of Benfica
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
68.7
79.8
|
Adam Wharton |
 C. Palace
|
€86.6M |
|
68.5
70.0
|
Pol Lozano |
 Espanyol
|
€3.6M |
|
68.4
68.6
|
Kristijan Jakic |
 PAOK
|
€4.8M |
|
68.4
71.5
|
Johnny Cardoso |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€22.2M |
|
68.3
68.8
|
Frank Onyeka |
 Coventry
|
€8.5M |
|
68.3
73.5
|
Beñat Prados |
 Athletic
|
€16.6M |
|
68.1
69.3
|
Will Hughes |
C. Palace
|
€2.9M |
|
68.1
73.9
|
Pape Matar Sarr |
 Juventus
|
€30.3M |
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Joris Chotard
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.3
Pot: 69.1
Team
Brest
Brest
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€8.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€7.4M – €10M
Who is Joris Chotard?
Joris Chotard (FRA) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Brest. Joris Chotard is 25 years old (2001/09/24). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 13. Joris Chotard has also been used as a holding midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Joris Chotard's current transfer value is between €7.4M and €10M. His last transfer was from Montpellier to Brest in 2025. Brest paid Montpellier €2.4M for Joris Chotard.
Joris Chotard latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
