Désiré Doué has scored 12 goals and registered 12 assists, surpassing the '10-10' benchmark for attacking players. The 19-year-old PSG player has come into his own in 2025.
What happened?
Désiré Doué took time to acclimatise at Paris Saint-Germain following his move from Stade Rennais in the summer.
He has already made his international debut for France.
The international call-up earlier this year was deserved but by no means a given.
Why it matters for Désiré Doué
Désiré Doué's versatility is a huge asset for France and PSG.
He is capable of playing on both wings, in the No.10 or in a deeper No.8 role.
Neymar Jr. is Doué's idol and it certainly shows in his game.
What comes next?
Bayern Munich and Monaco showed interest in the forward in the summer.
But he joined PSG and has made his international debut since.
Désiré Doué wishes to shirk comparisons with Kylian Mbappé.
He told Téléfoot: 'I am Désiré Doué, Kylian is Kylian.'
Désiré Doué is not one-dimensional and also has the physique to match.
This allows him to play in a deeper role where his technical ability is equally as important.
Alan Berrou, sports and physical trainer of the France U21 side, said: 'He is one of the most complete athletes that I have worked with.'
Philippe Bizeul, who worked with the player as an assistant whilst at Rennes, added: 'Genetics shined brightly on him.'
Désiré Doué also possesses those intangibles that can make a good player great.
Ousmane Dembélé identified what he admires most in his PSG teammate.
Dembélé said: 'He is very mature for his age, professional.'
In terms of players born in 2005 or after, only Yamal out-ranks Doué.
Désiré Doué has already scored 12 goals and registered 12 assists as of 2025.
He was awarded the UNFP Player of the Month Award in March.