Doué doesn’t hold back

In a TikTok video that went viral with over a million views in less than 24 hours, Désiré Doué made his stance clear in the ongoing comparison with Lamine Yamal. Staring directly into the camera, the Frenchman said: “Better than Lamine Yamal? Good question… it’s me!”

It wasn’t a joke or a trendy challenge—Doué meant every word. And he’s got the accolades to back it up: MVP of the 2024-25 Champions League final, where he led PSG with two goals and an assist against Inter. He finished the season with 16 goals and 16 assists in 61 matches, making him a strong contender for the 2025 Golden Boy. That confidence? It’s earned.

But Yamal is not backing down

On the other side, Lamine Yamal delivered a stellar season with Barcelona: 18 goals, 25 assists, and three domestic titles (LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España). He may still lack a Champions League trophy, but his impact at just 17 years old is undeniable. Barça has already locked him in until 2031, seeing him as a future cornerstone.

The comparisons are inevitable, but each has forged his own path: Doué with strength and finishing power; Yamal with magic and flair.

A rivalry that could define an era

Beyond talent, this exchange of words speaks volumes about ambition. Doué is becoming PSG’s youth icon, while Yamal is aiming for global greatness with Barça.

According to Catalan media, Hansi Flick didn’t take the comment lightly and may already be plotting a head-to-head clash—if the calendar allows it. Because in football, memories are long… and challenges never go unanswered.