PSG cause concern… but play better than almost anyone else | OneFootball

Amid persistent doubts about its performance, Paris Saint-Germain nevertheless stands out in a very specific area. According to the Football Observatory, the Parisian club ranks second in the world among the most possession-oriented teams. This statistic raises questions about the gap between prevailing criticism and the reality of the game PSG actually plays.

The ranking published by the CIES Football Observatory serves as a reminder of an often-overlooked fact in public debate: despite inconsistent results and less successful periods, PSG maintains a strong playing identity. Second only to Bayern Munich, ahead of such benchmarks as Barcelona or Manchester City, Paris remains one of the teams that circulates the ball the most and seeks to build up play.

Of course, the observation of an overall decline is not unfounded: fluctuating pace, occasional lack of efficiency, incomplete control during certain phases. But reducing the analysis to constant concern overlooks an essential point: PSG has never abandoned proactive, clear, and spectacular football. This nuance is rarely highlighted, as even the slightest setback fuels ongoing criticism, often more emotional than structural.

This ranking does not erase the demands or expectations surrounding the Parisian club. It simply reminds us that beyond immediate results, PSG continues to follow an ambitious style of play, sometimes judged more harshly than that of its competitors.

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