Last May, he was just a name on a list of promising talents — today, he’s a name increasingly spoken with reverence. Desire Doue, the 19-year-old wunderkind of Ivorian descent, has captivated Paris Saint-Germain fans and sparked curiosity across Europe. His latest move? A masterful goal against Le Havre — a routine outsmarting of his marker and a thunderous finish that sends a clear message: this is just the beginning. But it wasn’t just a goal. It was a stylistic stamp from a young man who this spring is dancing with the ball, seeing the pitch like a chessboard, and knowing exactly when it’s time to deliver checkmate.Désiré Doué VS Lamine Yamal en 2025 🇫🇷⚔️🇪🇸( 📸 @PSGINT_ ) #DésiréBall | #PSGHAC pic.twitter.com/l0K90tYP6N— Désiré Doué FR 🇨🇵 (@Desire_DoueFR) April 19, 2025 For Arsenal, who await PSG in the Champions League semifinals, this goal is more than a statistic — it’s a warning. PSG might have Ousmane Dembele, but now they also have Doue — bringing deep playmaking, vision, and a composure rarely seen in teenagers. “Desire” means desired or long-awaited — fitting not only for his name but also for his style of play. A player who inspires longing in fans and fear in opponents. In a match that was more of a formality for the home fans, PSG defeated Le Havre 2–1 in Ligue 1’s 30th round. Doue scored the most beautiful goal of the game in just the 8th minute. Goncalo Ramos made it 2–0 in the 50th, while Le Havre softened the blow with a goal by Senegalese forward Ibrahima Sory Soumare in the 60th minute.Désiré Doué Vs Le Havre pic.twitter.com/Ei57dJUNvQ— . (@Hakzcomps) April 19, 2025 Doue arrived quietly — but now he’s speaking loudly in the language of football. And the English will need to learn his name well. Because when he starts pulling the strings, opposing midfielders are left lost in the fog, and defenders struck with fear. Just like in the 8th minute of today’s match. The ball stuck to Doue’s foot after a pass from Bradley Barcola, and although the Le Havre defender got a slight touch on it, he couldn’t stop the ball from going into the net. There were skeptics when Paris Saint-Germain paid 50 million euros to Rennes for a youngster who was still largely unproven at senior level. However, signing the 2005-born talent has turned out to be not just a smart move, but a spectacular transfer by the Parisians. This season, Doue has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists across all competitions, and it’s worth noting he didn’t get significant playing time early on. But Luis Enrique quickly recognized the gem he had, and now he’s set to chase PSG’s first-ever Champions League title with him. Among other things, Doue was deservedly named Ligue 1’s Player of the Month for March, and his goal against Le Havre was his sixth in the last six matches (one match with two goals, one without a goal, and four with one each). PSG secured the Ligue 1 title two weeks ago, so all remaining domestic fixtures are effectively exhibition matches, and today’s clash — especially the second half — reflected that. Goncalo Ramos managed to stay onside in the 50th minute to make it 2–0, while Le Havre pulled one back with a header from Senegalese player Ibrahima Sory Soumare following a corner. Le Havre currently sits in the relegation playoff spot, three points ahead of Saint-Etienne (who are in the automatic relegation zone, with one game in hand), and two points behind Reims, the first team outside the danger zone.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 30FridayRennes – Nantes 2-1 (1-0)/Truffert 23, Meite 86 – Mohamed 54/SaturdayPSG – Le Havre 2-1 (1-0)/Doue 8, Ramos 50 – Soumare 60/20:00: (1.60) Monaco (4.10) Strasbourg (5.50)22:05: (1.22) Olympique Marseille (7.25) Montpellier (15.0)Sunday16:00: (1.53) Lille (4.20) Auxerre (7.50)18:15: (2.35) Brest (3.40) Lens (3.00)18:15: (1.40) Nice (5.00) Angers (9.00)18:15: (3.40) Reims (3.30) Toulouse (2.30)21:45: (5.00) Saint-Etienne (3.90) Olympique Lyon (1.67)***odds are subject to change***
