Désiré Doué facts for kids
Doué with France in 2026
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| Full name | Désiré Nonka-Maho Doué | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 3 June 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Paris Saint-Germain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2021 | Rennes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Rennes II | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Rennes | 57 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Paris Saint-Germain | 54 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | France U17 | 12 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | France U19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | France U21 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | France Olympic | 10 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | France | 13 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:21, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 9 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Désiré Nonka-Maho Doué (born on 3 June 2005) is a talented French professional footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the famous French club Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team. Many people consider him one of the best young players in the world.
Doué began his football journey at Rennes, where he played for two seasons in France's top league, Ligue 1. In 2024, he moved to the French champions, PSG, in a big transfer deal. In his first season with PSG (2024–25), Doué was a key player. He helped the club achieve a historic "continental treble," which means winning three major titles, including their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy. His amazing performances earned him several awards, such as the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year, the Champions League's Young Player of the Season, and the prestigious Golden Boy award. The next season (2025–26), he helped PSG win the Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League again, making it two in a row. He also won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award for the second time.
Doué also played for various French youth national teams. He represented his country at different age levels and with the Olympic team in 2024, where he won a silver medal. He made his debut for the senior French national team in March 2025.
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Désiré Doué's Football Journey
Starting at Rennes
Désiré Doué started playing football at the young age of five. He joined the youth academy of Rennes in 2011. He began his senior career with the club's reserve team in 2021. By February 2021, he was already training with the main senior squad. On 14 April 2022, he signed his first professional contract, which was a big step in his career.
On 7 August 2022, Doué played his first professional match for Rennes. He came on as a substitute in a Ligue 1 game against Lorient. Later that month, on 31 August, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 win against Brest. This made him the first player born in 2005 to score in any of Europe's top five football leagues. On 6 October, Doué scored a winning goal in the 89th minute during a UEFA Europa League match against Dynamo Kyiv. This goal made him the youngest French player ever to score in a European club competition. He was only 17 years, four months, and four days old. A few days later, on 9 October, he scored another impressive goal against Nantes, just seconds after coming onto the field. On 2 November, Doué extended his contract with Rennes, showing his commitment to the club.
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In April 2023, Doué had a moment where his coach, Bruno Génésio, encouraged him to learn faster, even though he had great trust in his potential. Doué finished the 2022–23 Ligue 1 season with 29 appearances, starting in 11 of those games.
On 1 October 2023, Doué scored his first goal of the 2023–24 Ligue 1 season in a 3–1 victory over Nantes. On 26 January 2024, playing as a left winger against Lyon, he assisted the first goal and scored the second in a 3–2 win.
Moving to Paris Saint-Germain
On 17 August 2024, Désiré Doué made a big move to fellow Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer was worth €50 million, plus potential bonuses. He signed a contract that would keep him at PSG until 30 June 2029. He chose PSG even though German club Bayern Munich also wanted him.
Incredible First Season (2024–25)
Doué made his debut for PSG on 23 August 2024, coming on as a substitute in a big 6–0 win against Montpellier. He wore the number 14 shirt. After the match, he said he was happy with his decision to join PSG. In his next game on 1 September, he made his first assist for PSG, setting up a goal for Randal Kolo Muani in a 3–1 victory over Lille. On 18 September, Doué played his first UEFA Champions League match at the Parc des Princes against Girona. On 10 December, he scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–0 away win against Red Bull Salzburg.
On 15 December, Doué earned his first "man of the match" award in Ligue 1 for his excellent performance against Lyon. He assisted Ousmane Dembélé's goal and won a penalty. On 19 February 2025, Doué came off the bench in a Champions League knockout game against Brest. He scored a goal and provided an assist in PSG's huge 7–0 win.
Doué continued to impress and became more important to the PSG team. In a match against Lille on 1 March, he scored a goal and made an assist. On 11 March, in a thrilling Champions League match against Liverpool, Doué came on as a substitute and scored the winning penalty at Anfield. This penalty secured PSG's victory in the tie after they had lost the first leg. His fantastic performances in March, where he scored three goals and made two assists in four Ligue 1 matches, earned him the UNFP Player of the Month award.
On 5 April, Doué scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Angers, which secured PSG's 13th Ligue 1 title. Four days later, he scored an amazing equalizer from outside the box in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa. PSG went on to win that tie and reach the semi-finals. He then started as a right winger in both semi-final matches against Arsenal, helping PSG reach their second Champions League final ever. At the end of the league season, he was named both the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year and was included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year at the 2025 UNFP awards.
On 31 May 2025, Doué had an unforgettable performance in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. He scored two goals and assisted another for Achraf Hakimi in a 5–0 victory. He was named the "man of the match" as PSG won their first-ever Champions League title. He also set new records: he became the first teenager to score two goals in a final and the youngest player to provide an assist in a final. He was also named the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season.
On 6 June 2025, in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals, Doué scored the first goal against Bayern Munich, helping PSG reach the semi-finals. Although his team lost in the final against Chelsea, he was recognized as the Best Young Player of the tournament.
Continued Success (2025–26)
Désiré Doué continued his excellent form in the 2025–26 season. He played a crucial role as Paris Saint-Germain once again won the Ligue 1 title and the UEFA Champions League, making it two consecutive European titles for the club. For his consistent outstanding performances, Doué was awarded the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for the second season in a row.
Playing for France
Youth and Olympic Teams
Désiré Doué proudly represented France at various youth levels. He played for the France U17 and France U19 teams. He was part of the U17 team that won the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He also played for the France under-21 team, making his debut in October 2023.
On 22 March 2024, Doué made his debut for the France Olympic football team in a friendly match against Ivory Coast, where he scored two goals in a 3–2 win. He played in five matches at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He notably appeared in the final against Spain, where France unfortunately lost 5–3, earning a silver medal for their country.
Senior National Team Debut
On 13 March 2025, Doué received his first call-up to the senior French national team. He made his debut in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia. France secured a third-place finish in the tournament after a 2–0 victory against Germany, earning Doué a bronze medal. He played a total of 138 minutes in that competition.
On 29 March 2026, Doué scored his first two international goals in a friendly match against Colombia.
On 14 May 2026, Doué was chosen for the 26-man squad to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first World Cup goal against Norway on 27 June 2026, scoring the final goal in a 4–1 victory during the last group stage game.
About Désiré Doué
Désiré Doué was born in Angers, France. His father is Ivorian, and his mother is French, so he holds both French and Ivorian citizenships. Football runs in his family! His brother, Guéla Doué, and his cousins, Yann Gboho, Marc-Olivier Doué, and Eddy Doué, are also professional footballers. His uncle and godfather, Noumandiez Doué, was a well-known Ivorian international referee.
Doué is a Christian. After winning the UEFA Champions League with PSG, he publicly thanked his faith. He has also shared that his football heroes are the legendary players Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Achievements and Awards
Désiré Doué has already achieved many great things in his young career:
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2024–25, 2025–26
- Coupe de France: 2024–25
- Trophée des Champions: 2024, 2025
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25, 2025–26
- UEFA Super Cup: 2025
- FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2025
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2025
France U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2022
France U23
- Summer Olympics silver medal: 2024
France
- UEFA Nations League third place: 2024–25
Individual Awards
- Golden Boy: 2025
- Globe Soccer Awards Emerging Player of the Year: 2025
- IFFHS The World Youth (U20) Team: 2025
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: March 2025
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2024–25, 2025–26
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2024–25
- FIFA Club World Cup Best Young Player: 2025
Orders
- Knight of the National Order of Merit: 2024
See also
In Spanish: Désiré Doué para niños
