Who is Senny Mayulu? PSG youngster receives maiden France call-up
Mayulu could make his international debut soon.
PSG’s dynamic midfielder Senny Mayulu (20) has been called up for the first time to the senior France team. After AFC Bournemouth centre-forward Eli Junior Kroupi, VfL Wolfsburg right-back Saël Kumbedi, and Paris FC winger Pablo Pagis, the young player is Zinédine Zidane’s fourth player to be picked up for the first time this international break.
Given that France U21 boss Gérald Baticle summoned him, Mayulu was already in Clairefontaine this week. Mayulu, who has been plagued by ailments, will join Zidane’s senior group. Tchouaméni, a midfielder for Real Madrid, has departed the France team.
Who is Senny Mayulu?
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After playing for AF Epinay-sur-Seine and Saint-Denis US, Mayulu joined the PSG junior setup in 2020. He made his Ligue 1 debut in March 2024 after making his senior debut for PSG in January 2024 under manager Luis Enrique.
In May 2024, he signed his first professional contract, which was extended until June 30, 2031. He has since been a member of PSG’s teams that have won trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 championships.
He represented France’s international youth teams, including the France U21 and U18 teams, which won the Limoges International Tournament.
Senny Mayulu’s playing style
For Paris Saint-Germain, Senny Mayulu is a highly skilled, versatile centre midfielder and offensive hybrid who frequently plays as a false nine or ‘8’/’10’ hybrid.
He can expand his body under pressure, glide past markers, and perform tight movements like La Croqueta or abrupt twists in crowded situations. Additionally, the player is at ease utilising both feet.
He excels on the left half-space, where he can combine well in close one-two sequences, pick out clever through-balls, and receive passes between the lines.
He has been used in a variety of positions, from central midfield and an offensive “10” to a false nine and even a makeshift right-back, after manager Luis Enrique praised his excellent football IQ.
Which position does Senny Mayulu play in?
He can play in any position up front.
How old is Senny Mayulu?
He is 20 years old.
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