PSG stronger without Mbappé, Fabian Ruiz speaks out

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·11. Oktober 2025

PSG stronger without Mbappé, Fabian Ruiz speaks out

Fabian Ruiz (29 years old), midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to SoFoot about the club’s transformation after Kylian Mbappé’s departure. The Spanish international explained how Luis Enrique instilled a strong collective spirit, capable of compensating for the loss of PSG’s star striker while also revealing each player’s talent.

Ruiz: “We shared this task among all of us”

“Mbappé’s departure from PSG? Luis Enrique made us believe that even with his departure, we would form a team as good as, or even better than, the previous year. He told us that we would all pull in the same direction and manage to collectively score all the goals that Mbappé used to score. And in the end, that’s exactly what happened—we shared this task among all of us.”

Ruiz: “Proof is, nine of us were nominated for the Ballon d’Or!”

The proof is that last season, several players surpassed their personal records in terms of goals and assists. I think this PSG has several stars, with great talent, at the very highest international level. The proof is, nine of us were nominated for the Ballon d’Or!”

Paris Saint-Germain has found a kind of harmony that hadn’t been seen in years. Without the central figure of Kylian Mbappé, the locker room breathes easier, roles are better distributed, and play is shared more naturally. Luis Enrique has managed to create an environment where everyone feels useful, valued, and involved, whether they’re starters or substitutes. This equality of treatment is felt on the pitch: no more oversized egos, but a sum of efforts.

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The team defends together, attacks together, and encourages each other during tough moments. Young players like Zaïre-Emery (19 years old) or Barcola (23 years old) develop without excessive pressure, while the leaders—Marquinhos, Ruiz, Hakimi—provide mental and tactical stability. This PSG seems calmer, more united, and above all, more sincere in its quest for victories. They no longer play “for” a star, but among stars, serving a common idea: the collective above all.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.