Career Timeline of Désiré Doué: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Désiré Doué made an impact.

Désiré Doué is a French professional footballer renowned for his talent as an attacking midfielder or winger. He currently plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and represents the France national team. He is considered among the most promising young talents in European football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Joined Rennes Youth Academy

In 2011, at the age of five, Doué began playing football with the youth academy of Rennes.

February 2021: Started Training with Rennes Senior Side

In February 2021, Désiré Doué started training with the senior side of Rennes.

April 2022: Signed First Professional Contract

On April 14, 2022, Doué signed his first professional contract with Rennes, set to last until 2024.

August 2022: Professional Debut for Rennes

On August 7, 2022, Doué made his professional debut for Rennes in a 1–0 Ligue 1 defeat against Lorient. On August 31, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 league win against Brest.

2022: Ligue 1 Season Appearances

During the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season, Doué made 29 appearances, 11 of which were as a starter.

2022: UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2022, Doué played for the France U17s in their winning campaign at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship

October 2023: First Goal of the 2023-24 Season

On October 1, 2023, Doué scored his first goal in the 2023–24 Ligue 1 season in a 3–1 win against Nantes.

October 2023: Under-21 Debut and Red Card

On October 13, 2023, Doué debuted for the France under-21 team against Bosnia and Herzegovina, receiving two yellow cards and being sent off.

January 2024: Goal and Assist Against Lyon

On January 26, 2024, Doué assisted Rennes' first goal and scored the second in a 3–2 win against Lyon, playing as a left winger.

March 2024: Debut for France Olympic Team

On March 22, 2024, Doué made his debut for the France Olympic football team, scoring two goals in a friendly match against Cote D'Ivoire, resulting in a 3–2 win.

August 2024: Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

On August 17, 2024, Doué joined Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million, rejecting an offer from Bayern Munich.

2024: UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers

In 2024, Doué played for the France U19s in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers

2024: Olympic Team Representation

In 2024, Doué represented the France Olympic team.

2024: UEFA Nations League Quarter-Final

In March 2025, Doué debuted for France national team in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia.

March 2025: France National Team Call-Up and Debut

On March 13, 2025, Doué received his first call-up to the France national team and made his debut in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia.

2025: Champions League Goal and Assist

On February 19 2025, Doué scored a goal and provided an assist in a Champions League play off game against Stade Brestois. in an eventual 7–0 win for PSG.