The PSG right winger now succeeds Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the new holder of the prestigious prize.

After narrowly missing out on the Kopa Trophy, Desire Doue has now received recognition on the continental stage. The 20-year-old's dazzling form throughout 2025 has earned him the Golden Boy title, confirming his status as one of the brightest talents in European football.

The announcement took place at the Sala Trasparenza inside the Palazzo della Regione Liguria in Genoa. Doue emerged victorious from a 25-player shortlist that included Franco Mastantuono, Dean Huijsen, Arda Guler and Pau Cubarsi.

According to Tuttosport, the winner is determined using the Golden Boy Index — an analytical score based on performance data provided by the outlet's statistics partner — although the editorial board reserves five wildcard votes that can override the algorithm.

The PSG star has been instrumental in the club's historic five-trophy haul in 2025: Ligue 1, French Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and Trophee des Champions. His standout display came in the Champions League final against Inter Milan, where he scored twice in PSG's 5-1 triumph.

Despite currently being sidelined with a muscle injury, His numbers speak for themselves — 17 goals and 13 assists across all competitions this year. His Golden Boy triumph adds his name to an illustrious list of past winners, including Rafael van der Vaart, Lionel Messi, Isco and Jude Bellingham.

The award continues a remarkable run for PSG on the individual honours front. At September's Ballon d'Or gala, Ousmane Dembele was crowned the world's best player, while Luis Enrique took home the award for Best Coach — further underlining the dominance of the Parisian club on both domestic and international stages.

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