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French footballer (born 2005)

Désiré Doué
Doué playing for Rennes in 2023
Personal information
Full name Désiré Nonka-Maho Doué
Date of birth (2005-06-03) 3 June 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Angers, France
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team Paris Saint-Germain
Number 14
Youth career
2011–2021 Rennes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Rennes II 11 (1)
2022–2024 Rennes 57 (7)
2024– Paris Saint-Germain 13 (1)
International career
2021–2022 France U17 17 (7)
2022–2023 France U19 12 (3)
2023– France U21 3 (1)
2024 France Olympic 10 (3)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Team
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Winner 2022 Israel
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:29, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024

Désiré Nonka-Maho Doué (born 3 June 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. He is widely considered to be one of the most talented prospects in European football.

Doué is a youth international for France, having played for the national team at the under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, as well as representing the Olympic team in 2024.

Club career

Rennes

Doué began playing football with the youth academy of Rennes at the age of five in 2011. He began his senior career with their reserves in 2021, and started training with the senior side in February 2021. On 14 April 2022, he signed his first professional contract until 2024.

On 7 August 2022, Doué made his professional debut for Rennes as a substitute in a 1–0 Ligue 1 defeat at home to Lorient. On 31 August, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 league win at home over Brest, becoming the first player born in 2005 to score in any of the major five European leagues. On 6 October, Doué scored an 89th-minute winning goal for Rennes in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League home victory over Dynamo Kyiv, his first European goal. The goal made him the youngest ever French scorer in European club competitions at 17 years, four months and four days of age. On 9 October, Doué scored a brilliant half volley in the Derby Breton against Nantes, sealing a 3–0 win in less than 60 seconds after coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute. On 2 November, Doué extended this contract with Rennes for another year until 2025.

On 9 April 2023, Doué found himself substituted out in the final minutes of the 3–1 defeat against Lyon after being introduced from the bench 18 minutes earlier. Rennes manager Bruno Génésio was critical of the midfielder in his post-match comments, but also gave him encouragement: "It does not mean I don’t have great trust in him and that he’ll fail to make a great career, but some things need to be understood faster". Doué finished the 2022–23 season in Ligue 1 with 29 appearances, 11 of which as a starter.

On 1 October 2023, Doué scored his first goal in the 2023–24 Ligue 1 season in a 3–1 win against Nantes. On 26 January 2024 against Lyon, he assisted Rennes' first goal by Martin Terrier, and scored the second in a 3–2 win, playing as a left winger.

Paris Saint-Germain

On 17 August 2024, Doué joined the fellow Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in a transfer worth €50 million, not including bonuses. He signed a contract valid until 30 June 2029. In doing so, he rejected an offer from German club Bayern Munich.

On 23 August, Doué made his debut for the reigning French champions as a substitute in a 6–0 win over Montpellier, wearing the number 14 shirt. In the post-match interview, Doué stated that he didn't regret his decision to sign for PSG instead of Bayern. In the next match on 1 September, he recorded his first assist for PSG, a cross for a Randal Kolo Muani header to seal a 3–1 victory over Lille.

On 18 September, he made his UEFA Champions League debut at the Parc des Princes against Spanish side Girona. On 10 December, he scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–0 away win over RB Salzburg. On 15 December, he was given his first man of the match award in the Ligue 1 as a PSG player for his performance in the 3–1 home win against Lyon, where he provided the assist for Ousmane Dembélé's opening goal and won a penalty in the second half, which was converted by Vitinha.

International career

Doué is a youth international for France, having represented the France U17s and France U19s. He played for the U17s in their winning campaign at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the U19s in the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers. Doué debuted for the France under-21 team on 13 October 2023 in the UEFA European under-21 championship qualifying match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he picked up two yellow cards and was sent off before the final whistle.

On 22 March 2024, Doué made his debut for the France Olympic football team in a friendly match against Cote D'Ivoire, scoring two goals in a 3–2 win. He played in five matches at the 2024 Olympic games, including a notable appearance from the bench in the finals against Spain, which France lost 5–3, having to settle for the runner-up position in the tournament it hosted.

Style of play and reception

Doué's natural position is an attacking midfielder, but his versatility allows him to play deeper in midfield, on either wing, or as a forward, depending on the formation. A dynamic box-to-box playmaker with an eye for goal, Doué has been noted for his supreme agility, acceleration and pace, which combined with his excellent dribbling, shooting and passing technique allows him to be a potent offensive threat in a variety of situations. According to journalist Liam Tharme, who analyzed the player for The Athletic, Doué's super-strength is ball carrying, ranking inside the top two percent of central midfielders in the top five European leagues over the 2022–2023 season for progressive carries (3.4 per 90), and the top one percent for successful dribbles (3.9). ESPN describes Doué as "an entertainer at heart, full of tricks and skills designed to shake up opponents". Despite being primarily used as an attacking player, Doué has also been praised for his defensive contribution, demonstrated by his average of more than three tackles per game in the Ligue 1, which has placed him in the top six per cent of midfielders in the league.

Because of his creativity and athleticism, Doué has been compared to Real Madrid midfielder and former Rennes youth product Eduardo Camavinga. Rennes manager Bruno Génésio has spoken highly of Doué, calling the youngster "physically already equipped" and further complimenting him: "He reads the game very well. Technically, right foot and even left foot, he's complete, with good control on both. Away from the pitch he's a dream. Easy, calm, with a streak of leadership whilst still asking for advice. He's both care-free and conscientious in his work. He's already a pro in his head". Veteran midfielder Nemanja Matić who signed for Rennes in the summer of 2023 stated that Doué has great potential.

Personal life

Born in Angers, Pays de la Loire, France, Doué holds French and Ivorian nationalities. His brother Guéla Doué, and his cousins Yann Gboho and Marc-Olivier Doué are also professional footballers.

Career statistics

As of match played 18 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Coupe de France Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rennes II 2021–22 Championnat National 3 10 1 — — — 10 1
2022–23 Championnat National 3 1 0 — — — 1 0
Total 11 1 — — — 11 1
Rennes 2022–23 Ligue 1 26 3 1 0 7 1 — 34 4
2023–24 Ligue 1 31 4 5 0 6 0 — 42 4
Total 57 7 6 0 13 1 — 76 8
Paris Saint-Germain 2024–25 Ligue 1 13 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 18 2
Career total 81 9 6 0 18 2 0 0 105 11
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. Appearances in UEFA Champions League

Honours

France U17

France U23

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External links

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. – current squad
France men's football squad – 2024 Summer Olympics – Silver medalists
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