PSG's Désiré Doué responds to comparisons with Lamine Yamal

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :July 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Modified at :July 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM

PSG's Désiré Doué responds to comparisons with Lamine Yamal

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Fans have been quick to compare Doue to Yamal.

Désiré Doué, one of Europe’s most talented young players, didn’t mince words while responding to the escalating discussion about him and FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Someone asked the UEFA Champions League winner on TikTok who he believed was superior, him or Lamine Yamal. “Me,” the French 20-year-old said with assurance. Fans were denied the chance to see the Desire Doué vs. Yamal rivalry during the Champions League final.

Despite not being the obvious front-runner in the discussion, he has been compared to Lamine Yamal, who is among the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or and will compete with Ousmane Dembele for the award.

How the Yamal & Doue comparisons unfolded

As Luis Enrique’s PSG won numerous titles last season, including the Champions League trophy and the Ligue 1 title, Doué gained popularity. Despite becoming instrumental for Barcelona now, Yamal was already well-known for his part in Spain’s victory at the UEFA Euros (2024) the previous year.

In Hansi Flick’s first season as manager, the 18-year-old won a domestic treble, which included the Spanish Super Cup, LaLiga, and Copa del Rey.

Given both teams’ performances during the UCL 2024-25 tournament, fans expected a Barcelona vs. PSG final in UEFA’s top tournament.

LaLiga FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal — FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal recently turned 18 (Photo via Getty Images)

Barcelona were the best team in the league phase. Although PSG had a rough start, they found their footing after beating Manchester City. They went on to outperform and beat Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal to go to the final.

Meanwhile, although Barca enjoyed an excellent Champions League run, being the clear favourites to reach the final, they were halted by Inter Milan in the semi-final.

In one of the most one-sided outcomes in the competition’s history, PSG defeated Inter in the championship game. Barcelona as opponents would have proved to deliver a more thrilling contest, according to one of the key conclusions drawn from the game.

For the time being, the rivalry between two of the game’s rising stars is developing off the field; perhaps spectators can expect something more in the future.

How did the Doue and Yamal comparison start?

Following Doue’s heroic performance in the final of the UCL, fans started Doue and Yamal’s comparisons.

How old are Doue and Yamal?

The former is 20 years old, and the latter is 18 years old.

What was the response of Doue on comparisons with Yamal?

When asked who is better, Doue responded: “Me.”

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.