Eddy Doué: The Cousin of Désiré Who’s Impressing Everyone at PSG

Yesterday evening, the friendly match between Chelsea’s U21 team and PSG’s U21s drew the attention of many Parisian fans. It provided an opportunity for some to discover that their club’s reserve team participates in a tournament called “Premier League International Cup,” which features twelve English teams and twelve European teams. For others, it brought back memories of Axel Disasi, who has been left out of Chelsea’s professional squad since the start of the season, but captained the team in this match.

The French international will surely remember his clash with Ilyes Housni, who scored twice and was particularly ruthless in the second goal (PSG won 3-1). His teammates will also recall Eddy Doué, a key playmaker in the midfield. Born in Bangolo, Ivory Coast, Doué is also known in Paris for being the cousin of Désiré, who was born in 2005. It remains uncertain if Doué will join the first team in the coming months, but his performance against Chelsea has led many supporters to advocate for him to be included in Luis Enrique’s squad soon.

Many Parisian fans want him in the professional squad

Doué arrived from Dunkerque in the summer of 2024, initially playing with the youth group, and is now making up for lost time after a setback due to injuries last season. It’s no coincidence that Paris offered him his first professional contract of one year in July, recognizing his outstanding abilities during his initial months. Just yesterday, the Baby Blues experienced those talents firsthand.

On social media, compilations of Doué’s match have gone viral, with some videos garnering over 300,000 views and hundreds, if not thousands, of comments from fans astonished by the discovery of his talent. His impressive ball control, ability to function as both a defender and a creator, and his overall dynamism have caught everyone’s attention. Notably, his assist with a backheel pass has drawn flattering comparisons to Paul Pogba. Having already provided an assist in PSG’s 2-0 victory against Newcastle at the end of November, Doué is establishing himself as a key player in this youth group. At this pace, it may not be long before he knocks on the door of the professional squad, especially given the interest Luis Enrique and his staff have in nurturing young talent.