Former Belgium Coach Hails ‘Michael Jordan’ Sensation Desire Doue After France Win

Starting on the right wing alongside Bradley Barcola and Estéban Lepaul, Désiré Doué shone during the 0-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League. In the 12th minute, the Paris Saint-Germain forward rattled the crossbar with a sudden strike. His relentless work rate and dribbling constantly unpicked the Belgian defence.

That technical display particularly caught the eye of Stéphane Jobard, a former assistant to Rudi Garcia in Belgium. Speaking to Le Parisien, the coach drew a daring comparison with Michael Jordan. He admitted to expecting magic every single time the youngster got on the ball. That impact underlines the growing stature of the young France international.

For this international clash, head coach Zinédine Zidane made nine changes to his starting lineup compared to the match against Turkey. While this extensive squad rotation provided valuable game time for Désiré Doué, competition remains fierce alongside Michael Olise, captain Kylian Mbappé, and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé. However, the former Rennes talent scored crucial points thanks to his unique burst of pace in the final third.

This sparkling form on international duty provides reassurance for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of hosting Le Mans on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Ligue 1. Versatile and unpredictable, the winger is emerging as a key weapon before the showdown at Man City on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the Champions League. This confidence gained in a blue shirt must now cement his status within the Parisian attack.