Désiré Doué crowned Ligue 1’s best young player ahead of Eliesse Ben Seghir

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris, Désiré Doué was crowned Ligue 1's best young player at the UNFP Awards. The Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder was shortlisted alongside Morocco's Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco), Ayyoub Bouaddi (LOSC), Andrey Santos (Strasbourg), and Joao Neves (PSG).

Signed from Stade Rennais for €50 million, he quickly made his mark under Luis Enrique’s management. Throughout the 2024/2025 campaign, the young French talent showcased remarkable maturity at the heart of Paris Saint-Germain’s play. Doué featured in 50 matches across all competitions, tallying 13 goals and 13 assists, including 3 in the UEFA Champions League.

Lydiane N'Po |

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