Paris Saint-Germain’s Désiré Doué wins the Golden Boy 2025 award, recognizing him as Europe’s top player under 21.
Désiré Doué has been named the 2025 Golden Boy, a prestigious award given by Tuttosport to the best player in Europe under the age of 21.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain has delivered standout performances this season, playing eight matches and scoring three goals.
Doué’s flair, vision, and maturity on the pitch have made him one of Europe’s brightest young talents. He edged out top contenders like Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen and Arda Güler, Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí, Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz, Chelsea’s Estêvão, and Porto’s Rodrigo Mora to win the award.
The French midfielder becomes the first French player since Kylian Mbappé in 2017 to win the Golden Boy award.
Doué’s teammates Warren Zaïre-Emery and Senny Mayulu also made the top 25 shortlist, confirming the strength of PSG’s academy and recruitment. By earning this trophy, Doué joins an elite group of winners that includes Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Pedri.
The Golden Boy award crowns a remarkable year for Paris Saint-Germain, adding another chapter to the club’s pursuit of European excellence.
Doué’s winning season included PSG’s Champions League triumph, where he played a crucial role. His performances have earned him recognition as one of Europe’s top young players.
