Summary

Malo Gusto (France), Defender, 11 caps, model: 1.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

Malo Gusto

#27 Defender Chelsea FC (ENG) France

Malo Gusto is a 23-year-old defender for Chelsea FC (ENG) and France. He has earned 11 caps for France. Our model puts France's title chance at 14% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

11 Caps

0 Goals

2 Season goals

3 Assists

6.84 Form rating

Age23Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight148 lbsMarket value€45.9M

View next match prediction See France team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Malo Gusto · the model’s read

Malo Gusto brings 11 caps for France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Chelsea FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Gusto's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.07 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Malo Gusto: World Cup 2026 Form

How Malo has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.6

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.6

Last match vs Norway

6.6

vs Iraq

10 min

6.6

vs Norway

9 min

Malo Gusto: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (66 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.6

Career baseline 6.8

— Shotsper 90 min 0.5

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.21

— Key passesper 90 min 1.07

— Tacklesper 90 min 2.23

4.74 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.37

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.86

90 Touchesper 90 min 74

At World Cup 2026, Malo is rating 6.6 — in line with his 6.8 career baseline.

France defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Malo lines up behind for France at World Cup 2026 in Group I.

Lucas Digne Defender 1.65 Tackles / 90

Jules Koundé Defender 1.87 Tackles / 90

Théo Hernandez Defender 1.22 Tackles / 90

Lucas Hernandez Defender 1.35 Tackles / 90

Mike Maignan Goalkeeper 7.2 Career rating

Dayot Upamecano Defender 2.07 Tackles / 90

Malo Gusto: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Lyon

2021 - 2023

Lyon II

2020 - 2021

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× FIFA Club World Cup 2025

1× UEFA Europa Conference League 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

1 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× FIFA Club World Cup
2025

International 1

1× UEFA Europa Conference League
2024-2025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Malo's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Chelsea ·

English Premier League

Award

Malo Gusto: Quick Facts

#27Shirt number

23Age

1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Height

148 lbsWeight

Décines-Charpieu, FranceBirthplace

Chelsea FC (ENG)Club

Part of the France squad at World Cup 2026

France team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Malo Gusto play?

Malo Gusto plays as a Defender for Chelsea FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent France.

How many caps does Malo Gusto have?

Malo Gusto has 11 international caps for France.

What trophies has Malo Gusto won?

Malo Gusto has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include FIFA Club World Cup (x1), UEFA Europa Conference League (x1).

What is France's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts France at 14% to win World Cup 2026 and 97% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is France in at World Cup 2026?

France are in Group I at World Cup 2026, facing Senegal, Iraq, Norway.