Désiré Doué, a young French international and an indispensable actor of the remarkable Paris Saint-Germain season, recently discussed the frequent comparisons between his game and that of Kylian Mbappé. Recognized as a key element of Luis Enrique’s team, he demonstrated his significant impact with 8 goals and 10 assists from all competitions, culminating in the spectacular equalization against Aston Villa in the Champions League. His first team rally in France and his recent sacre as the best player of the month of March attest to the staggering rise of this talented attacker.

In an interview given to Telefoot, Désiré Doué clearly expressed his desire to distinguish himself and assert himself as an individual, categorically refusing the constant association with Kylian Mbappé. While recognizing the exceptional talent of his counterpart and his notable achievements, he stressed the importance of forging his own path and building his own identity on football fields. This statement underscores his ambition to emancipate himself from the shadow of his famous compatriot and to leave his own mark in the world of football.

The young attacker thus concluded, with a firm and concise statement, that “I am Desired Doué, Kylian c’est Kylian”, stressing the need to recognize and celebrate the singularity of each player. This is evidence of his desire to focus on his own development and define himself by his own merits, rather than by a simple comparison with another player, however prestigious he may be. The question remains whether this message will be sufficient to put a definitive end to inevitable comparisons.