Former AC Milan and Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, has named Desire Doue as a player who could compete with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or in the foreseeable future.
He stated this having watched both young players play a significant role in helping their respective teams succeed this season.
In an interview with NEKO Deportes, the former Netherlands international named Paris Saint-Germain’s Doue as the player who could contend for the prestigious individual silverware with the Spaniard.
While PSG were anticipated to struggle due to Kylian Mbappe’s exit last summer, Doue and other attackers have been able to fill the void.
In the Ligue 1, PSG have already been crowned champions, with Doue’s presence key, having scored six goals and seven assists.
Overall, the teenager has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in 47 matches.
The 19-year-old French attacker’s status and market value could witness a sharp rise if the Parisians manages to win the Champions League.
They are one foot in the final of the competition having beaten Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg semi-final.
If he remains consistent, he could become a force to reckon with in Ballon d’Or discussions in the coming years.
“Aside from Lamine Yamal, who will win the Ballon d’Or in the next 10 years? Oh... that’s a tough question. I really like Doué from PSG. He’s young too, it could be him,”; Gullit said.
