From playing In Ligue 1 To showing his talent In The Champions League, “Désiré Doué” Is Becoming one of The most Exciting young Footballers. At just “19 years Old”, this French midfielder is showing The World what The Next generation of Football Stars looks Like. Here’s how he grew from a young player at Rennes to one of the top talents at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and how he’s also doing well for France.
Early Life And Youth Development
“Désiré Doué” was born “On June 3, 2005, In Angers, France”. He Started Playing Football When He Was Just five Years old. In 2011, He joined The youth Academy at
“Stade Rennais FC”.
Right Away, Coaches saw his Talent. He was Known for:
- Fast Dribbling
- Quick Speed
- Smart Passing
He Was Very Creative On The Field. By the time he was 15, he was already training with Rennes’ senior team.
Club Career
Stade Rennais FC
Doué started playing for Rennes’ second team in 2021. In April 2022, he signed his first pro contract. Just a few months later, he played his first Ligue 1 game against Lorient. On August 31, 2022, he scored his first goal against Brest. He was the first player born in 2005 to score in any of Europe’s top five leagues.
He also made a big impact in the UEFA Europa League. He scored against Dynamo Kyiv and became the youngest French player to score in a European club match — only 17 years and 4 months old.
Rennes Stats:
- 57 games
- 7 goals
- One breakout season
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
On August 17, 2024, Doué signed with PSG for €50 million. He signed a five-year deal that ends in June 2029.
Main Moments at PSG:
- First Game: August 23, 2024, vs Montpellier (PSG won 6–0)
- First Assist: September 1, 2024, vs Lille
- First Champions League Game: September 18, 2024, vs Girona
- First Champions League Goal: December 10, 2024, vs RB Salzburg
- Man of the Match: December 15, 2024, vs Lyon
Doué helped PSG win the treble (three major trophies) in the 2024–25 season:
- Ligue 1 title
- Coupe de France
- UEFA Champions League
International Career
Doué helped France win the U17 European Championship in 2022. He also helped win a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. In March 2025, he played his first game for France’s senior team in the UEFA Nations League against Croatia.
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Style of Play: The Next Mbappé
Doué is known for his skill, smart passing, and brave attacking play. He can play in many positions:
- Attacking midfielder
- Left or right winger
- Second striker
Some experts compare him to Kylian Mbappé because of his speed and dribbling skills.
What Makes Him Good:
- Creative passing in small spaces
- Fast counter-attacks
- Calm under pressure
- Smart game decisions
Career Statistics (as of May 2025)
Club Career:
- Rennes II: 11 games, 1 goal
- Rennes: 57 games, 7 goals
- PSG: 31 games, 6 goals
International Career:
- Youth + Olympic Teams: 43 games, 14 goals
- France Senior Team: 1 game
Honors and Achievements
Club – Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1 Champion (2024–25)
- Coupe de France Winner (2024–25)
- Trophée des Champions (2024)
- UEFA Champions League Winner (2024–25)
International
- UEFA U17 Euro Champion (2022)
- Olympic Silver Medalist (2024)
Individual Awards
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: March 2025
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2024–25
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2024–25
Why Désiré Doué Is Football’s Future
Doué went from a young academy player at Rennes to a Champions League winner at PSG. He has both talent and focus. He shows what the future of French football looks like — full of skill and smart play.
At just 19, he has already:
- Won big trophies in France and Europe
- Played for France at all levels
- Performed well in important matches
Conclusion
With Euro 2028 coming and PSG building a young team, Doué is set to be a key player for both his club and country. If he keeps going like this, he could become one of France’s greatest players — like Zidane, Henry, and Mbappé