Désiré Doué is a 19-year-old French professional footballer (born June 3, 2005) playing as an attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, wearing jersey number 14. Standing at 181 cm (5’11”), he is right-footed and primarily operates across central and wide midfield roles.
Career Overview
- Position: Attacking midfielder/Winger
- Style: Technically gifted with creative flair, noted for decisive goals and assists in critical moments.
Clubs
- Stade Rennais (2011-2024)
- Youth Career: Joined the academy at age 5 (2011).
- Senior Debut: Made his professional debut on 7 August 2022 against Lorient.
Key Moments:
- Became the first player born in 2005 to score in Europe’s top five leagues (August 2022 vs. Brest).
- Scored a historic UEFA Europa League winner against Dynamo Kyiv at 17 years old.
- Recorded 7 goals and 8 assists in 76 senior appearances.
- Paris Saint-Germain (2024-Present)
- Transfer: Signed in August 2024 for €50 million, rejecting Bayern Munich.
Achievements:
- Won the 2024–25 Ligue 1 title, scoring the title-clinching goal against Angers.
- Scored decisive goals in the UEFA Champions League, including a penalty to eliminate Liverpool.
- Contributed 13 goals and assists in his debut PSG season (as of April 2025).
- UEFA U17 European Championship winner (2022).
- Olympic silver medalist (2024) with France.
- Senior national team debut in March 2025.
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Personal Life
- Family: Born in Angers, France, to an Ivorian father (former semi-professional boxer) and French mother.
- Siblings: Brother Guéla Doué and cousins Yann Gboho and Marc-Olivier Doué are professional footballers.
- Interests: Enjoys fashion, Afrobeat music, and spending time with family.
- Idols: Cites Neymar and Lionel Messi as inspirations.
Success Factors
- Early Breakthrough: Debuted in Ligue 1 at 17 and became a PSG regular by 19.
- Versatility: Effective on both wings and as a central playmaker.
- Mental Resilience: Overcame early criticism at Rennes to become a clutch performer.
Doué’s rapid ascent, marked by technical brilliance and maturity beyond his years, positions him as one of Europe’s most promising talents.
