Watch football star take horrific kick to the face from shocking tackle before having stitches and CARRYING ON playing [Video]

NANTES defender Nicolas Cozza proved he was made of stern stuff after playing on despite needing stitches in his head.

Already a man down, Montpellier finished the game with nine players after Arnaud Nordin’s horrendous attempted challenge.

His studs caught Cozza, 25, flush on the head after a wild lunge for a high ball.

The left-back bravely attempted to make a header despite the challenge coming in.

And unbelievably he was able to play out the final few minutes as the sides drew 1-1.

The point could be crucial for Nantes, who are four clear of Le Harve in Ligue 1’s relegation play-off spot.

Le Harve travel to Paris Saint-Germain tonight and will not fancy their chances of winning their game in hand.

Cozza came through Montpellier’s youth academy and made over 100 appearances for them but left to join Wolfsburg in 2023.

He has since returned to …