The Brazilian defender is one of a host of foreign imports impressing in le Championnat - the League of Talents
Sometimes in life, it pays to take a step backwards in order to move forwards.
The journey of Bordeaux defender Pablo is testimony to this as he achieved a lifelong dream on October 12 as he pulled on the icon colours of the Brazil national team for the first time.
Only 18 months ago, he found himself sent on loan to Corinthians, having failed to live up to meet expectations after making a €6 million move from Ponte Preta a year-and-a-half previous.