Désiré Doué
- Height
- 178 cm
- Shirt
- 14
- Age
- 21
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- France
- Market value
- €119.7m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2029
World Cup · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 |
 Paris Saint-Germain |
8 | 1 | 1 | |
 Trophée des champions |
Paris Saint-Germain |
1 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Champions League |
Paris Saint-Germain |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
 UEFA Super Cup |
Paris Saint-Germain |
1 | 1 | 1 | — |
 UEFA Nations League A |
 France |
4 | 1 | 2 | |
 World Cup |
France |
8 | 1 | 1 | |
 Friendlies |
France |
3 | 2 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs  Lyon |
W 2–0 | 81 | · | · | |
| 20 Oct |
vs  Barcelona |
W 4–2 | 78 | 1 | 1 | ★ |
| 17 Oct |
@  Strasbourg |
W 3–1 | 36 | 1 | · | |
| 14 Oct |
@  Manchester City |
W 4–2 | 66 | 1 | 1 | |
| 10 Oct |
vs  Le Mans |
W 3–1 | 18 | · | · | |
| 05 Oct |
vs  Belgium |
W 4–1 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
Player profile AM
Per-90 percentiles against wingers and attacking midfielders in World Cup. 50 = average.
Market value€119.7m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.23 | 63 |
| xG | 0.78 | 0.18 | 56 |
| xGOT | 1.25 | 0.28 | 76 |
| xG excl. penalty | 0.78 | 0.18 | 56 |
| Shots | 13 | 2.94 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1.81 | 95 |
| Headed shots | 1 | 0.23 | 78 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 1 | 0.23 | 68 |
| xA | 0.65 | 0.15 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 165 | 37.3 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.6% | — | 58 |
| Accurate long balls | 8 | 1.81 | 80 |
| Long ball accuracy | 66.7% | — | 65 |
| Line-breaking passes | 7 | 1.58 | 71 |
| Chances created | 13 | 2.94 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.23 | 58 |
| Successful crosses | 2 | 0.45 | 57 |
| Cross accuracy | 66.7% | — | 95 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 9 | 2.04 | 73 |
| Dribbles success rate | 36.0% | — | 34 |
| Duels won | 29 | 6.56 | 78 |
| Duels won % | 44.6% | — | 48 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.45 | 56 |
| Aerials won % | 66.7% | — | 83 |
| Touches | 308 | 69.6 | 83 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 4.30 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.13 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.81 | 72 |
| Penalties awarded | 1 | 0.23 | 96 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 15 | 3.39 | 70 |
| Tackles | 10 | 2.26 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.45 | 49 |
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.90 | 53 |
| Recoveries | 22 | 4.97 | 80 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 3 | 0.68 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 2.26 | 4 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.68 | 62 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 6 | 1.36 | 43 |
| xG against while on pitch | 5.16 | 1.17 | 51 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in World Cup.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs Lyon |
W 2–0 | 81 | · | · | |
| 20 Oct |
vs Barcelona |
W 4–2 | 78 | 1 | 1 | ★ |
| 17 Oct |
@ Strasbourg |
W 3–1 | 36 | 1 | · | |
| 14 Oct |
@ Manchester City |
W 4–2 | 66 | 1 | 1 | |
| 10 Oct |
vs Le Mans |
W 3–1 | 18 | · | · | |
| 05 Oct |
vs Belgium |
W 4–1 | 18 | 1 | 2 | |
| 02 Oct |
vs  Italy |
D 1–1 | 76 | · | · | |
| 28 Sep |
@ Belgium |
W 1–0 | 90 | · | · | ★ |
| 25 Sep |
@  Turkiye |
W 1–0 | 31 | · | · | |
| 20 Sep |
@  Marseille |
W 2–1 | 79 | · | 1 | |
| 13 Sep |
@  Brest |
W 1–0 | 24 | · | · | |
| 09 Sep |
vs  Slovan Bratislava |
W 6–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 04 Sep |
vs  Monaco |
L 1–2 | 63 | · | · | |
| 28 Aug |
@  Lille |
D 2–2 | 45 | · | · | |
| 23 Aug |
@  Rennes |
D 2–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 16 Aug |
@  Lens |
L 0–1 | 90 | · | · | ★ |
| 12 Aug |
vs  Aston Villa |
W 2–1 | 87 | 1 | 1 | ★ |
| 18 Jul |
vs  England |
L 4–6 | 45 | · | · | |
| 14 Jul |
vs  Spain |
L 0–2 | 33 | · | · | |
| 09 Jul |
vs  Morocco |
W 2–0 | 77 | · | 1 | |
| 04 Jul |
@  Paraguay |
W 1–0 | 29 | · | · | |
| 30 Jun |
vs  Sweden |
W 3–0 | 15 | · | · | |
| 26 Jun |
@  Norway |
W 4–1 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 22 Jun |
vs  Iraq |
W 3–0 | 22 | · | · | |
| 16 Jun |
vs  Senegal |
W 3–1 | 87 | · | · | |
| 08 Jun |
vs  Northern Ireland |
W 3–1 | 62 | · | · | |
| 04 Jun |
vs  Ivory Coast |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 30 May |
vs  Arsenal |
D 1–1 | 120 | · | · | |
| 17 May |
@  Paris FC |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 13 May |
@ Lens |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 10 May |
vs Brest |
W 1–0 | 37 | 1 | · | |
| 06 May |
@  Bayern München |
D 1–1 | 76 | · | · | |
| 02 May |
vs  Lorient |
D 2–2 | 75 | · | 1 | ★ |
| 28 Apr |
vs Bayern München |
W 5–4 | 70 | · | 2 | |
| 25 Apr |
@  Angers |
W 3–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 22 Apr |
vs  Nantes |
W 3–0 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 19 Apr |
vs Lyon |
L 1–2 | 59 | · | · | |
| 14 Apr |
@  Liverpool |
W 2–0 | 52 | · | · | |
| 08 Apr |
vs Liverpool |
W 2–0 | 78 | 1 | · | |
| 03 Apr |
vs  Toulouse |
W 3–1 | 87 | · | · |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Paris Saint-Germain | 12 | 4 | 4 | |
| Ligue 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Trophée des champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | 48 | 14 | 8 | |
| Ligue 1 | 23 | 7 | 4 | ||
| Trophée des champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Coupe de France | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 13 | 5 | 4 | ||
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FIFA Club World Cup | 7 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Paris Saint-Germain | 54 | 15 | 14 | |
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Trophée des champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Coupe de France | 6 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Champions League | 16 | 5 | 3 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Rennes | 42 | 4 | 4 | |
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Coupe de France | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Rennes | 34 | 4 | 1 | |
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 7 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Rennes B | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| National 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Rennes B | 10 | 1 | 0 | — |
| National 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | — |
Paris Saint-Germain
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Trophée des Champions ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | 1 |
| Coupe de France ×1 | 2024/2025 | — |
| Champions League ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | — |
| UEFA Super Cup ×2 | 2026/2027, 2025/2026 | — |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup ×1 | 2025 | — |
| Ligue 1 ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | — |
France U17
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA U17 Championship ×1 | 2022 Israel | — |
Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Lyon: Mayulu and Godts late strikes send champions top of Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain had to wait until the final 18 minutes to break Lyon down, with substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts scoring either side of a sweeping move to secure a 2-0 win and move PSG to the summit of Ligue 1.
Luis Enrique insists 'business as usual' for PSG despite Kvaratskhelia ACL blow
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says the club will not change its approach after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona, with Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos also sidelined ahead of Monday’s Ligue 1 clash with Lyon.
Nico Paz, McTominay and Carlos Augusto make Champions League Team of the Week
Three Serie A players, Como's Nico Paz, Napoli's Scott McTominay and Inter's Carlos Augusto, feature in UEFA's Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 3 after all four Italian sides won.
PSG punish Barcelona late as Doué inspires 4-2 Champions League win
Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in the final 10 minutes to beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué opened the scoring and helped set up Lucas Hernández, while Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz struck after Lamine Yamal had equalised for a second time.
PSG end Barcelona's perfect start with 4-2 Champions League win
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League, ending the Catalans' unbeaten start to the 2026-27 season. Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal had pulled Barcelona level, but two late Parisian goals decided the match. Hansi Flick said 'PSG were better than us', while Raphinha insisted the side had shown they can compete.
Fabian Ruiz hailed as 'most underrated player of all time' after PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz was crowned the 'most underrated player of all time' by pundit Joe Cole after he scored the holders' fourth goal in a 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona at the Parc des Princes. Desire Doue opened the scoring, while Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal twice pegged PSG back before Vitinha and Ruiz settled it.
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 as Doué and Vitinha spark Parc des Princes thriller
Paris Saint-Germain ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a 4-2 win at the Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué opened the scoring and Vitinha restored PSG’s lead late on, with Lucas Hernandez heading a crucial goal, as Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal replied for Hansi Flick’s side in an open, end-to-end contest.
Lucas Digne handed PSG left-back test against Lamine Yamal with Nuno Mendes out
Paris Saint-Germain must cover the left-back role against Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League tie with Nuno Mendes unavailable through injury, leaving former Barcelona defender Lucas Digne as the natural alternative tasked with containing in-form Lamine Yamal.
Luis Enrique hails PSG mentality after comeback win at Strasbourg
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Strasbourg 3-1 at the Stade de la Meinau, with Illia Zabarnyi's equaliser and late goals from substitutes Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue sealing the win. Luis Enrique praised his side's mentality, and the result extends PSG's winning run to six games.
Dembele Shrugs Off Penalty Miss as PSG Come From Behind to Beat Strasbourg 3-1 and Go Top
Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to miss a penalty, provide an assist and score the winner as Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a goal down to beat Strasbourg 3-1 in Ligue 1, moving level on points with Monaco at the summit.
Donnarumma rated 2/10 as PSG rout Man City 4-2 at Etihad despite late penalty save
Gianluigi Donnarumma was heavily criticised after Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League at the Etihad, with French and English media giving the Italy captain low ratings despite a 90th-minute penalty save from Ferran Torres.
Dembele hits back at doubters as PSG overwhelm Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League
Ousmane Dembele scored and assisted as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League, with Desire Doue, Vitinha, Erling Haaland and Dembele's assist for Maghnes Akliouche's goal shaping a win that Luis Enrique admitted was partly down to luck.
PSG run riot at Etihad as Doué, Dembélé and Vitinha put Manchester City to the sword
Paris Saint-Germain led 3-0 inside 32 minutes through Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha and held on to beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League. Erling Haaland scored twice in a second-half fightback that was undone by a Gianluigi Donnarumma error and a missed Ferran Torres penalty.
Gerrard hails PSG '31-minute exhibition' as Champions League holders blitz Man City 3-0 in first half
Steven Gerrard described Paris Saint-Germain’s first-half display at the Etihad as a “31-minute exhibition” after Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha put the back-to-back Champions League winners 3-0 up against Manchester City. PSG became the first team to score three first-half goals against City away from home since Liverpool in November 2015.
Myles Lewis-Skelly leads Premier League charge on Golden Boy 2026 25-man shortlist
Arsenal and England midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly is one of eight Premier League players among the 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award, presented by Tuttosport to Europe's best U21 men's player. Barcelona lead all clubs with three finalists, while Lamine Yamal is excluded as the reigning Ballon d'Or favourite.
Michael Olise is proof the Ballon d'Or misses football's wonder
Zito Madu argues that the obsession with the Ballon d'Or has distorted how fans appreciate players, using Michael Olise's two-goal-plus cameo for France against Belgium in the Nations League as an example of the sport's wonder.
PSG’s rotation gamble falters as Luis Enrique leans on his stars
Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 win over Le Mans exposed a gap between the depth Luis Enrique wants and the reliability his reserve players currently offer. The coach’s long-term project, built around a settled system, academy development and selective recruitment, remains formidable—but PSG’s summer signings have yet to convince that they can carry the domestic workload while the first-choice players are rested.
France held to 1-1 draw by Italy in Zidane's first home game as Upamecano sees red
Zinedine Zidane's first home game in charge of France ended in a 1-1 Nations League draw against Italy at the Stade de France. Michael Olise opened the scoring but Alessandro Bastoni equalised, and Dayot Upamecano was sent off late as Gianluigi Donnarumma's heroics preserved a point for the visitors.
Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium 1-0 to keep Zidane perfect
Michael Olise came off the bench to score an 88th-minute winner as France beat Belgium 1-0 in the Nations League, preserving Zinedine Zidane's 100% start despite an wasteful attacking display in Kylian Mbappe's absence.
Europa League collectibles listed on Athletic marketplace with Doue, Froholdt, Diallo and Martinez cards on offer
The Athletic's Europa League hub is showcasing a selection of graded and ungraded trading cards from Topps' UEFA Club Europa League collections, with individual listings featuring Desire Doue, Victor Froholdt, Amad Diallo and Emiliano Martinez ranging from $249.99 to $1,500.00.