History of Désiré Doué in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 29, 2025

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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June 2005: Désiré Doué's Birth

On June 3, 2005, Désiré Nonka-Maho Doué was born. He is a French professional footballer.

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2005: First Player Born in 2005 to Score in Major European Leagues

In 2005, Doué became the first player born in 2005 to score in any of the major five European leagues.

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: Ranking Among Midfielders

According to journalist Liam Tharme, Doué's super-strength is ball carrying, ranking inside the top two percent of central midfielders in the top five European leagues over the 2022–2023 season for progressive carries (3.4 per 90), and the top one percent for successful dribbles (3.9).

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

April 2023: Substitution and Manager's Criticism

On April 9, 2023, Doué was substituted out in the final minutes of the 3–1 defeat against Lyon, leading to critical comments from Rennes manager Bruno Génésio.

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.

2023: Ranking Among Midfielders

2023: Nemanja Matić statement

In the summer of 2023, veteran midfielder Nemanja Matić who signed for Rennes stated that Doué has great potential.

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: First Professional Contract End Date

In 2024, Doué's first professional contract with Rennes was set to expire.

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.