Meet Paris Saint-Germain's squad: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele lead Champions League finalists

Meet Paris Saint-Germain’s squad: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele lead Champions League finalists

Paris Saint-Germain returns to the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in five years on Saturday Paramount+), but this version of the team is very different from the 2020 finalists – and goes against the recent tendencies of the club of Hamsteren of star players.

The French champions did not formally replace Kylian Mbappe when he left for Real Madrid last summer, with manager Luis Enrique instead build a team that is defined by their unique playing style instead of a collection of brilliant individuals. The attacking team of Enrique has slowly but surely become the most entertaining team in Europe and is perhaps the most difficult team of the continent to beat if they can win their very first Champions League title.

However, that does not mean that PSG has a shortage of talented players who belong to the elites of the game. The team is led by World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele, who is in the middle of a career-best season with 33 goals in all competitions and may play in the Ballon d’Or interview. He is accompanied by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been an important player from Napoli since January, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Euro-winning keeper of Italy, who likes to make a return of a return this season.

As the countdown to the final of the Champions League on Saturday, this is what you need to know about PSG’s team.

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GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma

PSG’s first choice in Doel for most of four years, Donnarumma is declining some of his error -sensitive tendencies this season and played an instrumental role in his side to the final. In the course of the competition, he made 35 saves and has a savings percentage of 72%, so that he really set his game in the last phases of the competition. The Italy International made 20 Saves in eight games during the Knockouts, with a savings percentage of 76.9% en route.

RB: Achraf Hakimi

Broad players have been crucial for the newly anticipated approach to Enrique for PSG and Achraf Hakimi played an important role along the way. The International of Morocco has eight goals and 12 assists this season, a count that includes his goal in the 3-0 win of PSG over Reims in the final of Coupe de France on the weekend.

CB: Marquinhos

Marquinhos is PSG’s Resident Veteran, comes to the club in 2013 and serves as one of the few holdovers of the 2020 team that reached the Champions League final. He remains a constant in the back line of PSG, which means that this season is 41 performances in all competitions, making his 100th Champions League performance on the road.

CB: Willian Pacho

Willian Pacho joined PSG in the summer after a stint with Eintracht Frankfurt, who quickly swung in the line next to Marquinhos in the middle of the back in the line -up. This season he made 51 performances in all competitions and plays an important role in winning his first Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France Trophy.

LB: Nuno Mendes

Nuno Mendes has been in PSG’s books since 2021, but this year has really made a name for himself in the new playing style of Enrique. Mendes and Hakimi balance each other on every wing, one leaning back while the other is moving forward. Just like Hakimi, Mendes had his times to shine in attack with five goals and five assists this season and his most striking representation came in the first stage of PSG’s quarterfinals tie against Aston Villa, when he has a goal and an assist in their 3-1 victory.

CM: Joao Neves

PSG’s team has a few remarkable young players, among them Joao Neves. The 20-year-old went well since he came to the French champions in a transfer from Benfica in the summer, 51 games and scored five goals in all competitions. His ability to control the ball from a deeper position in midfield has been very important for the new tactical approach to Enrique, as well as his flexibility and his working speed in the urgent style.

CM: Vitinha

Vitinha is another rising star in the PSG team, plays 51 games and scores seven goals so far in one of the best seasons of his career. Enrique appreciates the versatility of vitinha in midfield and his ability to contribute to the attack, in particular an assist in the point in a strong show in PSG’s 4-2 victory against Manchester City in the competition phase and scoring two goals in the 10-0 total victory of the Knocks in the Play-Offs of the.

CM: Fabian Ruiz

Fabian Ruiz has played 53 games for the French champions this season for another PSG’s midfield of PSG and records five goals and 10 assists along the way. Highlights of his season are the first goal in PSG’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the second stage of the semi-final, a goal that essentially hit the wind out of the sails of the opposition, and an assist in the first stage of their quarter-final draw against Aston Villa.

FW: Desire Done

Fresh from winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games with hosts France, Desire Done excelled in his first season at PSG with 13 goals and 13 assists so far. The 19-year-old wasted little time on Enrique’s new style and as an attacker who generally plays on the wing, he has been essential in the successful approach of the manager. Doue scored in the first stage of PSG’s quarter -final victory over Aston Villa, one of his four Champions League objectives so far this season, and has established one of Europe’s most promising rising stars along the way.

FW: Ousmane Dembele

If there is a PSG player who stands out between the crowd, there is an argument that it is Dembele. Many have waited for a season such as this from the French International, who has 33 goals and 11 assists and could be a competition for the Ballon d’Or if PSG completes the Treble on Saturday. In times he scored large and small in the Champions League and noted eight goals in 14 games, including the first goal in the semi -final against Arsenal.

FW: KHVICA KVARATSKHELIA

The increase in PSG in form in the new year almost immediately coincided with the arrival of Kvaratskhelia in January, which followed the new stylistic approach from Enrique to a new level. He has six goals and five assists since a member of the accession, especially among them the impressive assist for the goal of Dembele against Arsenal. He makes a real matter as the biggest January signature ever and, just like Dembele, will be calculated to play an important role on Saturday.

Replacement

GK Matvey Safonov: The most important Understudy of Donnarumma played 17 games, including two Champions League matches during the competition phase.
GK Arnau tenas: The Back -Up keeper played two games this season, although none in the Champions League. This season he has an assist in his Ligue 1 performance, a 4-1 victory against Montpellier.
DF Lucas Hernandez: The Center Back played 24 games this season, including four in the Champions League. If the usual starters are not available, it can be in the line -up.
DF Lucas Beraldo: The defender has made 33 performances this season, including four in the Champions League.
MF Lee Kang-in: The South Korea International has often played despite a limited starting role, playing 46 games in all competitions this season. He also registered six goals and six assists this campaign, all in Ligue 1.
MF Senny Mayulu: The 19-year-old has played a moderate role for PSG this season, so that 23 performances have appeared in all competitions. This season he has one goal in the Champions League and comes to Brest in PSG’s 7-0 in the knockout phase play-offs.
MF Warren Zaire-Emry: The teenager was not a regular starter last season despite a breakout campaign, but he still played enough minutes, alone 47 reimbursements and 12 in the Champions League alone.
FW Bradley Boat: The attacker started slowly this season, but when the shape of PSG pulled up, he did that too. He now has 21 goals and 17 assists this season, making him one of the best contenders for PSG from the bank – and a potential starter.
FW Goncalo Ramos: One of the first names of the bank, Goncalo Ramos has 18 goals and six assists this season, making it a valuable option when PSG needs a goal in the game.

Manager: Luis Enrique