Player profile
Désiré Doué
Forward · Paris Saint-Germain
Désiré Doué fought back from thigh and calf injuries to become one of PSG's most important players again in 2025/26, and Didier Deschamps rewarded him with a place in France's 2026 World Cup squad at just 21.
Career
Doué's 2025/26 season began with a string of thigh and calf setbacks that cost him rhythm at a crucial stage of his development, but PSG boss Luis Enrique praised the structured recovery, discipline and focus that brought him back.
The breakthrough came in March, when he scored twice against Colombia in Washington in just his sixth France appearance — form he carried into the Champions League, striking early against Liverpool in the quarter-final and delivering again in the dramatic semi-final win over Bayern Munich.
How they play
Deschamps has praised Doué's versatility directly — able to play in three different positions and to beat defenders one-on-one — qualities that make him a rare teenager trusted in a major tournament squad rather than just a development prospect.
Where they are now
Doué made France's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup and turned 21 during the tournament, with Group I taking Les Bleus through the group stage as one of the squad's most talked-about young attackers.
Bio
Club career
- Paris Saint-Germain FCSince 2024Current
- France Olympic football team2024
- Stade Rennais F.C.2022–2024
- Stade Rennais FC B2021–2023
International career
- France men's national association football teamSince 2025Current
Youth caps: U21 (2023–2024) · U19 (2022–2023) · U17 (2021–2022)
Honours
- Knight of the National Order of Merit2024
Defining moments
A brace against Colombia announces his arrival2026
Doué scored twice against Colombia in Washington in March 2026 — his first international goals, coming in just his sixth cap — a breakthrough he carried straight into a decisive Champions League campaign with PSG.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLStarted · #20 · Attacking Midfielder Left · off 45'
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Africa Soccer — World Cup 2026: Desire Doue forces his way into France plans as Didier Deschamps is left impressedAugust 4, 2026
- FIFA — World Cup Wonderkids: Desire Doue, FranceAugust 4, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 4, 2026.
Data note: Ambiguous: 2 footballers matched this name on Wikidata (Q553226, Q112170256); picked Q112170256 — age matched ESPN.
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