The PSG Talisman: Désiré Doué
Désiré Doué has become a key player for Luis Enrique at PSG, thanks to both his tactical versatility and his goal-scoring ability. His performances have been so decisive that every time he finds the net, the Parisian side wins. Doué has made 93 appearances for PSG and scored 27 goals.
The most striking stat is clear: in every match in which he has scored, the capital club has emerged victorious. There are no draws or losses when his name appears on the scoresheet. This record highlights the importance of his goals and their direct impact on the team’s results. With these numbers, PSG seems to have a true talisman: if Doué scores, the chances of victory skyrocket.
Impact in the Champions League and Key Matches
In the Champions League, the player has scored five goals, all in matches that ended in victory, and in each of them PSG netted more than twice. It is no secret that the attacking power of Luis Enrique’s side is one of its greatest strengths, and Doué is a clear example of that.
His influence became even more evident in last season’s final against Inter Milan. He first assisted Achraf Hakimi to open the scoring and then added a brace to seal the match, leaving the Italian side with no chance.
International Presence and a Promising Future
His quality and determination have not gone unnoticed by Didier Deschamps, who called him up for matches against Brazil and Colombia during the latest international break. He is also in contention to be included in the final squad for the World Cup. With the French national team, he has already begun to make his mark: he debuted with a brace in a 3-1 win over Colombia.
His first goals with “Les Bleus” also resulted in victory, extending his positive streak to the international stage—an encouraging sign for one of the favorites heading into the tournament. Doué scored again in these quarterfinals against Liverpool, and true to form, PSG won. For now, the team’s talisman has a name: Désiré Doué… and his streak shows no signs of ending.
