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Désiré Doué

Désiré Doué is a French professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Désiré Doué is a French professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. Born in Angers in 2005, he came through the Stade Rennais academy before making his senior debut in 2022 and later joining PSG in 2024. He is known for his versatility in attack and midfield and has won major domestic and European honours with PSG.

Early life and youth career

Doué was born in Angers, France, on 3 June 2005. He began playing football with Stade Rennais at the age of six, joining their youth system in 2011. He spent his entire development years at the club and signed his first professional contract in April 2022.

Senior club career

Doué made his Ligue 1 debut for Rennes on 7 August 2022 and scored his first top-flight goal on 31 August 2022. In 2024, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, where he became part of a successful squad competing for domestic and European titles. With PSG, he has won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the Trophée des Champions.

International career

Doué has represented France at various youth levels. He was part of the France Olympic squad at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where the team won a silver medal.

Style of play

Doué is a technically skilled and versatile player who can operate across several attacking and midfield positions. He is comfortable playing as a right winger, left winger, striker or central midfielder, and is effective in dribbling, passing and finishing.

Honours

Doué has won major domestic and European trophies with Paris Saint-Germain, including Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the Trophée des Champions. At international level, he won a silver medal with France at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Key facts

  • Désiré Doué joined the Stade Rennais youth system in 2011 and signed his first professional contract in April 2022.
  • He made his Ligue 1 debut on 7 August 2022 and scored his first goal on 31 August 2022.
  • He transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and has since won multiple domestic and European titles.
  • His versatility allows him to play as a forward, winger or central midfielder.
  • He was part of the France Olympic team that won silver at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Désiré Doué?
Désiré Doué is a French professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and has represented France at international level.
When was Désiré Doué born?
He was born on 3 June 2005 in Angers, France.
What position does Désiré Doué play?
He is a versatile attacking player who can play as a winger, forward or central midfielder.
Which clubs has he played for?
He developed at Stade Rennais and later joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2024.
What are some of his major achievements?
He has won domestic and European trophies with PSG and won a silver medal with France at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
What is his shirt number at PSG?
He wears number 14 at Paris Saint-Germain.

References

  1. Paris Saint-Germainhttps://www.psg.fr/en/players/desire-doue
    Supports: Birthplace, youth career, senior debut, first professional goal, season statistics, and Olympic involvement.
  2. UEFAhttps://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/players/250162177--desire-doue/
    Supports: Date of birth, national team details, and player profile information.
  3. FotMobhttps://www.fotmob.com/players/1339208/desire-doue
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, preferred foot, current club, position, contract end, and honours list.
  4. Sofascorehttps://www.sofascore.com/football/player/desire-doue/1154605
    Supports: Age, height, preferred foot, PSG status, and shirt number.
  5. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/desire-doue/profil/spieler/914562
    Supports: Place of birth, height, positions, family relation, and transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.