0
0
Paris Saint-Germain sensation Désiré Doué captured the prestigious Golden Boy Award on December 1, 2025, solidifying his status as the world’s best under-21 footballer. The 20-year-old French star outshone rivals like Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen and Chelsea’s Estevão Willian to claim the honor from Italian newspaper Tuttosport. Fans celebrated the announcement, hailing Doué’s breakout season that propelled PSG to glory.
Doué joined PSG from Rennes in a €50 million deal during the summer of 2024. He quickly adapted to Luis Enrique’s high-octane system. The versatile midfielder, capable of playing on the wing or centrally, dazzled with his pace, dribbling, and vision. His ability to unlock defenses earned him a starting spot in crucial matches.
This campaign marked Doué’s finest hour. He registered 16 goals and 16 assists across 61 appearances in all competitions. These contributions fueled PSG’s quadruple triumph, including the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions. Doué shone brightest in Europe, earning MVP honors in the Champions League final with a goal and assist against Barcelona.
The Golden Boy Award recognizes Europe’s top young talent since 2003. Past winners include Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and 2024 recipient Lamine Yamal. Doué becomes the third Frenchman to win, following Mbappé and Paul Pogba. Tuttosport praised his maturity and impact on a star-studded PSG squad.
Doué traveled to Turin for the ceremony scheduled for December 15. He dedicated the award to his family and a mysterious supporter during an emotional speech. The young star reflected on his journey from Angers’ youth academy to global stardom. Teammates like Warren Zaïre-Emery and Bradley Barcola congratulated him on social media.
