He risked his life in the Crans-Montana horror to save his girlfriend from the flames. Now, he's experienced an emotional moment.

A young Frenchman displayed true heroism during a fire. On New Year's Eve, a massive blaze erupted at Le Constellation bar, caused by fireworks ignited on alcohol bottles.

While the footballer managed to escape quickly, his girlfriend remained trapped inside. Without hesitation, he re-entered the burning building and rescued her, sustaining severe burns himself. A total of 41 people died in the fire in the Swiss municipality.

For the 19-year-old Frenchman, Saturday marked an exceptional day as he returned to the pitch. The defender played in FC Metz's reserve team match against FC Balagne, which ended in a 2-1 victory. It was a powerful moment for the entire club. FC Metz Vice-President Carlo Molinari also watched the game and expressed his admiration for the young player.

"I was truly surprised he managed to return so quickly. This young man showed incredible courage. To go back into the flames to save your partner speaks volumes about the exceptional person he is. He deserves all the respect and support we can give him," Molinari stated for L'Équipe newspaper.

As a reward, Tahirys Dos Santos is expected to sign his first professional contract in his still-nascent career soon.

His reserve team coach, Abasse Ba, is also proud of his protégé: "He's a truly inspiring young man, but knowing him, it doesn't surprise me. Tahirys possesses strong moral principles and values. We missed him immensely when he wasn't here. His will and determination can motivate others. He wanted to get back into the game as soon as possible, and nothing could stop him from achieving that goal."