Warren Zaïre-Emery

Dictating the tempo from deep midfield, Zaïre-Emery dictated play in the Champions League final against Inter Milan, completing 92% of his passes in the opponent's half while sporting a reworked version of Nike's 1976 Striker boots—a bold statement of confidence for the 18-year-old.

Crowned Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for 2022/23, following Mbappé and Dembélé, Zaïre-Emery averaged 6.3 ball recoveries per 90 minutes, a testament to his tenacious work rate and positional awareness in breaking up opposition attacks. His ability to drive forward from midfield, evidenced by his 3 successful dribbles against Lens, has become a key component of PSG's attacking transitions.

Speculation links him to Liverpool, though his current €10 million annual salary at PSG underscores the club's financial muscle, sparking familiar debates. However, Zaïre-Emery's emergence, a direct product of PSG's youth investment, is undeniable – culminating in his crucial assist against Dortmund in the semi-final second leg.

Ignoring the transfer noise, Zaïre-Emery remains central to PSG's Champions League aspirations. The focus is clear: delivering that elusive first Champions League trophy, leveraging his precise long-range passing (averaging 6 accurate long balls per game this season) to unlock defenses and break the club's European hoodoo. #ALLEZPARIS!