The 2025/26 season finds Paris Saint-Germain entering a new era under the guidance of Luis Enrique, now in his third campaign at the Parc des Princes. The post-Mbappé era, once feared as catastrophic, has evolved into something unexpectedly cohesive. Without the galactic spotlight of a single superstar, Les Parisiens have become more balanced, more collective, and arguably more dangerous. The club’s Qatari ownership continues to invest strategically, but the days of chaotic galáctico spending have given way to a more measured approach—blending world-class talents with promising French prospects. The Parc des Princes, with its intimidating Auteuil and Boulogne stands, remains one of European football’s most atmospheric venues. This season’s squad reflects Luis Enrique’s tactical vision: technical midfielders, fluid attackers, and a high-pressing system that prioritises collective movement over individual brilliance. Below lies an exhaustive examination of PSG’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma
Nationality: Italian
Former Clubs: AC Milan
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2021)
Gianluigi Donnarumma has finally silenced his critics, establishing himself as one of the world’s premier goalkeepers and PSG’s undisputed number one. The 27-year-old’s shot-stopping (78% save percentage in 2024/25, 77% in 2025/26 to date) and command of the penalty area (89% cross-claiming success) have been instrumental in PSG’s domestic dominance. Donnarumma’s distribution (88% pass completion) has improved significantly under Luis Enrique’s coaching, with his short passes to centre-backs now a reliable feature of PSG’s build-up. Having started 32 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 16 clean sheets, he has proven remarkably durable. Donnarumma’s contract runs through 2028, with PSG rejecting January 2026 approaches from Premier League clubs. His performance against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal—making 11 saves, including a penalty stop—demonstrated his elite quality.
2. Matvey Safonov
Nationality: Russian
Former Clubs: FC Krasnodar
Transfer Fee: €20 million (2024)
Matvey Safonov has accepted a rotational role behind Donnarumma, providing Russian international pedigree, cup competition cover, and long-term succession planning. The 26-year-old’s shot-stopping (74% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (87% pass completion) have impressed when called upon. Safonov started 10 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Donnarumma’s rest), keeping 5 clean sheets. Safonov’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Arnau Tenas
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Barcelona B, PSG
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023)
Arnau Tenas has served as emergency third-choice option following his free transfer from Barcelona. The 24-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Defenders
1. Marquinhos (Captain)
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: Corinthians, Roma
Transfer Fee: €31.4 million (2013)
Marquinhos has become PSG’s captain and longest-serving current player, the Brazilian international providing leadership, versatility, and defensive intelligence across 13 seasons at the Parc des Princes. Now 32, Marquinhos’s reading of the game—intercepting passes (2.6 per 90), cutting angles, covering for advancing full-backs—remains elite. His passing (5.4 progressive passes per 90, 92% completion) initiates attacks from deep. Marquinhos’s partnership with Willian Pacho has conceded only 0.85 goals per 90 minutes over the 2025/26 season to date. Marquinhos’s contract runs through 2028, with a coaching role likely thereafter.
2. Willian Pacho
Nationality: Ecuadorian
Former Clubs: Independiente del Valle, Royal Antwerp, Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer Fee: €40 million (2024)
Willian Pacho has become Marquinhos’s long-term partner, the Ecuadorian international centre-back providing physicality, recovery pace, and aerial dominance following his arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 24-year-old’s aerial duel success (87%) leads PSG’s defence, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. Pacho’s tackling (2.9 per 90) and blocks (1.4 per 90) demonstrate aggressive defending. Pacho’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Lucas Hernández
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich
Transfer Fee: €45 million (2023)
Lucas Hernández has provided left-back and centre-back depth following his arrival from Bayern Munich, the French World Cup winner offering defensive versatility, aggression, and experience. The 30-year-old’s contract runs through 2028, though persistent injury issues have limited his availability (missed 12 matches in 2025/26).
4. Achraf Hakimi
Nationality: Moroccan
Former Clubs: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund (loan), Inter Milan
Transfer Fee: €60 million (2021)
Achraf Hakimi has become the world’s most devastating right-back, the Moroccan international providing explosive pace, overlapping runs, and end product across five seasons at PSG. The 27-year-old’s overlapping runs (4.5 per 90) and crossing (41% accuracy) created 9 assists in 2025/26. Hakimi’s defensive recovery pace (35.8 km/h) and tackling (2.7 per 90) provide balance. Hakimi’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Nuno Mendes
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Sporting CP
Transfer Fee: €38 million (2022)
Nuno Mendes has fully recovered from his injury struggles to become one of Europe’s premier left-backs, the Portuguese international providing pace, dribbling, and attacking thrust from the left flank. The 23-year-old’s overlapping runs (4.3 per 90) and crossing (39% accuracy) created 7 assists in 2025/26. Mendes’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Milan Škriniar
Nationality: Slovak
Former Clubs: Sampdoria, Inter Milan
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023)
Milan Škriniar’s PSG career has been disrupted by injuries (missed 14 matches in 2025/26) and tactical mismatches, yet the Slovakian centre-back provides defensive depth and aerial presence when fit. The 31-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Lucas Beraldo
Nationality: Brazilian
Former Clubs: São Paulo
Transfer Fee: €20 million (2024)
Lucas Beraldo has provided centre-back depth following his arrival from São Paulo, the Brazilian youth international offering left-footed balance, passing quality, and potential. The 22-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
8. Yoram Zague
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: PSG academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Yoram Zague has emerged as a promising right-back rotation option following his graduation from PSG’s academy, the 20-year-old Frenchman providing pace and crossing. Zague’s contract runs through 2029.
Midfielders
1. Vitinha
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Porto
Transfer Fee: €41.5 million (2022)
Vitinha has become PSG’s midfield metronome and one of Europe’s most complete central midfielders, the Portuguese international providing passing range, composure, and tactical intelligence across four seasons at the club. The 26-year-old’s passing (6.0 progressive passes per 90, 93% completion) and ability to receive under pressure enable PSG to dominate possession against any opponent. Vitinha’s work rate (11.5 kilometres per match) and tackling (2.8 per 90) provide midfield security. Vitinha’s contract runs through 2029.
2. Warren Zaïre-Emery
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: PSG academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Warren Zaïre-Emery has become the finest young midfielder in world football, the 19-year-old French international providing energy, tackling, and tactical intelligence that belie his age. Zaïre-Emery’s work rate (11.9 kilometres per match) and pressing intensity (11.7 pressures per 90) set PSG’s standards. His passing (5.5 progressive passes per 90, 91% completion) and composure under pressure enable PSG to build play through midfield. Zaïre-Emery’s contract runs through 2031, with PSG rejecting January 2026 approaches from Real Madrid.
3. João Neves
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Benfica
Transfer Fee: €70 million (2024)
João Neves’s summer 2024 arrival from Benfica added Portuguese youth pedigree, tackling, and passing quality to PSG’s midfield. The 21-year-old’s tackling (3.3 per 90) and interceptions (2.6 per 90) lead PSG’s midfield. Neves’s contract runs through 2030.
4. Fabián Ruiz
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Real Betis, Napoli
Transfer Fee: €21.5 million (2022)
Fabián Ruiz has provided midfield depth following his arrival from Napoli, the Spanish European Championship winner (2024) offering passing quality, composure, and experience. The 30-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
5. Kang-in Lee
Nationality: South Korean
Former Clubs: Valencia, Mallorca
Transfer Fee: €22 million (2023)
Kang-in Lee has provided attacking midfield and wide depth following his arrival from Mallorca, the South Korean international offering dribbling, creativity, and set-piece delivery. The 25-year-old’s finishing (6 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (7 assists) provide functional depth. Lee’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Senny Mayulu
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: PSG academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Senny Mayulu has been named among the substitutes in 2025/26, the 19-year-old midfielder representing the future of PSG’s midfield depth. Mayulu’s contract runs through 2030.
Forwards
1. Désiré Doué
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Stade Rennais
Transfer Fee: €50 million (2024)
Désiré Doué has become PSG’s primary attacking weapon, the French international providing pace, dribbling, and creativity from the left flank following his arrival from Stade Rennais. The 20-year-old’s dribbling (4.4 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (14 goals in 2025/26) provide elite production. Doué’s contract runs through 2030.
2. Ousmane Dembélé
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Rennes, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona
Transfer Fee: €50 million (2023)
Ousmane Dembélé has become PSG’s primary right-wing threat, the French World Cup winner providing pace, dribbling, and creativity across three seasons at the club. The 28-year-old’s dribbling (4.7 successful take-ons per 90) and acceleration (0-30 km/h in 2.4 seconds) terrorise defenders. Dembélé’s finishing (9 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (12 assists) provide elite production. Dembélé’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Randal Kolo Muani
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Nantes, Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer Fee: €80 million (2023)
Randal Kolo Muani has finally delivered on his significant transfer fee, the French international providing finishing, physicality, and hold-up play as PSG’s first-choice striker. The 27-year-old’s finishing (18 goals in 2025/26) and conversion rate (27%) provide consistent scoring threat. Kolo Muani’s hold-up play (75% success receiving back to goal) and aerial duel success (83%) occupy defenders. Kolo Muani’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Bradley Barcola
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Olympique Lyonnais
Transfer Fee: €45 million (2023)
Bradley Barcola has provided wide depth following his arrival from Olympique Lyonnais, the French international offering pace, dribbling, and creativity from the left flank. The 23-year-old’s finishing (8 goals in 2025/26) and dribbling (3.8 successful take-ons per 90) provide functional depth. Barcola’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Gonçalo Ramos
Nationality: Portuguese
Former Clubs: Benfica
Transfer Fee: €65 million (2023)
Gonçalo Ramos has provided striker depth following his arrival from Benfica, the Portuguese international offering finishing, movement, and physicality as Kolo Muani’s understudy. The 24-year-old’s finishing (10 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) and hold-up play (72% success) provide functional depth. Ramos’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Marco Asensio
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Mallorca, Real Madrid
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023)
Marco Asensio has provided attacking midfield and wide depth following his free transfer from Real Madrid, the Spanish international offering shooting from distance, creativity, and experience. The 30-year-old’s finishing (6 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide functional depth. Asensio’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Ibrahima Mbaye
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: PSG academy
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Ibrahima Mbaye has been named among the substitutes in 2025/26, the 18-year-old forward representing the future of PSG’s attacking depth.
Conclusion
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2025/26 squad represents the most balanced and tactically coherent group assembled since the Qatari takeover, a testament to Luis Enrique’s coaching philosophy, the recruitment team’s intelligence (Doué, Neves, Pacho), and the academy’s continued production (Zaïre-Emery, Zague, Mayulu). The defence, anchored by Marquinhos’s Brazilian leadership and Willian Pacho’s Ecuadorian physicality, provides platform for PSG’s high-pressing, possession-based system. The midfield, dominated by Vitinha’s Portuguese passing and Warren Zaïre-Emery’s French energy, controls matches through pressing, physicality, and technical quality. The attack, headlined by Désiré Doué’s French creativity and Randal Kolo Muani’s finishing, carries genuine goal threat against any opponent. Crucially, PSG has balanced immediate Champions League ambitions with long-term planning; Zaïre-Emery, Doué, Neves, and Mendes represent the club’s future while contributing immediately. The looming challenge involves finally translating domestic dominance into Champions League glory – the trophy that has eluded PSG despite hundreds of millions invested. Yet the Parc des Princes’s legendary atmosphere provides emotional fuel. PSG no longer hopes merely to win Ligue 1; they expect to conquer Europe. This squad appears equipped to deliver a deep Champions League run and another domestic treble. Ici c’est Paris.
