Last Saturday, French football may have entered a new era. Désiré Doué, the Rennes prodigy, took a decisive step forward. At only 19 years old, the young attacking midfielder trained at Stade Rennais has literally changed his status, and it’s his former coach, Mathieu Le Scornet, who says it loud and clear.

“Like Mbappé, Ronaldo, or Messi before him, defenders will no longer let him go. The moment he gets the ball, he will be feared.”

Strong, almost prophetic words. Le Scornet doesn’t compare Doué to these legendary players lightly. What he describes is that rare moment when a player moves from promising talent to a feared player—the one every opponent identifies as the primary threat.

🔥 The Turning Point Match

In his last game, Doué dominated the match with his talent. Vision, dribbling, power, precision… he simply took control of the game. To Le Scornet, he has now entered the category of players coaches single out first:

“When a coach prepares for a match, he will tell his players: ‘Watch out for him. Keep an eye on Doué.'”

💡 At 80% of His Potential… Imagine What’s Next

The most impressive part? Doué is reportedly only at 80% of his potential, according to the man who watched him grow with the ball. The remaining 20% could take him to the very top, where only the greatest players belong.

“He has crossed a mental threshold, an intensity and consistency threshold. He’s becoming an obsession for defenders.”

🎯 The Beginning of a New Era?

Désiré Doué, the new rising star of French football? Everything points to yes. Raw talent, determination, game intelligence, and now the recognition of a unique status.

And just like Mbappé, Ronaldo, or Messi at the start of their careers… the hardest part starts now: to prove, week after week, that this status is not a fluke, but a certainty.

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