Move over, Kylian. There’s a new teenager writing history in the City of Light. As of Thursday, February 26, 2026, PSG sensation Désiré Doué has officially climbed into the stratosphere of European football.
Following his match-winning performances in the 2025/26 knockout rounds, Doué now sits joint 2nd for all-time Champions League knockout goals scored before the age of 21.
The Elite U21 Knockout Chart
The "knockout" stage is where legends are made, and Doué has proven he has the "clutch" gene. By scoring in the recent playoff/round of 16 transition against Monaco and his historic brace in last year's final, he has leapfrogged some of the greatest names in the sport.
1,Kylian Mbappé,7.
=2,Erling Haaland,6.
=2,Désiré Doué,6.
4,Vinícius Júnior,5.
5,Lionel Messi,5.
A Hall of Fame Year: The 2025 Final & Beyond
Doué isn't just "monitoring" the record books; he’s rewriting them.
The 2025 Final Masterclass: On May 31, 2025, Doué became the youngest player ever to record three goal involvements in a UCL final (2 goals, 1 assist) during PSG's 5–0 demolition of Inter Milan.
The "Monaco" Brace: Just last week (Feb 17, 2026), he netted twice in the round of 16 playoff first leg, proving that his debut season was no fluke.
Versatility: While Haaland and Mbappé are pure strikers, Doué has achieved these numbers while frequently operating as a creative winger or a "false 9," making his goal-per-minute ratio in high-pressure games even more staggering.
The Verdict: With PSG safely through to the Round of 16 and Doué in the form of his life, Mbappé’s record of 12 goals is officially under threat. At the rate he's going, the "Maestro of Munich" (as fans called him after the final) might just end the season as the greatest teenager the competition has ever seen.