PSG – Which seven academy youngsters has Luis Enrique called up? | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain included several academy players in the training session led by Luis Enrique. According to Djamel and ICParisSG, among those involved with the first team were 18-year-old PSG attacking midfielder Adam Ayari, 19-year-old PSG centre-back Dimitri Lucea, and 16-year-old PSG centre-back Axel Koukaba.

This collective presence mainly allows Luis Enrique and his staff to observe different profiles within the first-team environment. It does not mean that the seven players will immediately join the professional squad. Their age, contract status and experience also vary significantly.

Adam Ayari appears to be one of the players closest to professional level. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has just signed his first professional contract until June 2029. Developed at PSG since the age of six, he scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists in the U19 Championship, before adding 7 goals and 3 assists during the successful Coupe Gambardella campaign.

Dimitri Lucea already has some official experience with Luis Enrique’s team. The 19-year-old centre-back made his professional debut on 13 May 2026 against RC Lens. He joined from Lille in 2025 after coming through INF Clairefontaine, and he has also earned several caps with the France U19 team.

Younes Idder, 18, is a midfielder who has been at the club since the pre-academy stage. A winner of the National U19 Championship and the Coupe Gambardella, he has just signed a two-season trainee contract and is now expected to play with the Espoirs group. He has also been called up by Morocco’s youth teams.

Rayan Abo El Nay is a 19-year-old midfielder who previously played for Jeanne d’Arc de Drancy. A regular with the Espoirs group and in the Youth League, he had already taken part in training sessions and practice matches with the professionals. His name has also recently been linked with interest from Portuguese club Rio Ave.

Abdou Fanné-Dramé, 19, joined PSG after a spell at INF Clairefontaine. Presented as a midfielder when he signed his trainee contract, he has also been used on the right side of the defence with the Espoirs. This versatility may explain why he is regularly involved in expanded training sessions.

Paul Bourdin, 17, belongs to the 2009 generation. The young attacking midfielder has stood out with the U17s in particular thanks to his quality from set pieces, as well as his goals and assists. His presence therefore represents more of a first taste of the highest level than an immediate move into the professional setup.

Axel Koukaba is the youngest player on this list. Born on 7 January 2010, the 16-year-old centre-back already has four appearances for the France U16 team. He played a part in PSG’s success in the National U17 Championship and the Coupe Gambardella, notably coming off the bench in the semi-final win over Nantes. His invitation to train with the professionals confirms that he is ahead of others in his age group, without yet allowing any prediction about the next steps in his development.

Ultimately, the session reflects PSG’s desire to maintain a visible pathway between its academy and the first team. Adam Ayari and Dimitri Lucea currently seem the most advanced, while Axel Koukaba represents a much earlier bet. For the others, these training sessions are above all an opportunity to be observed and to become familiar with the demands imposed by Luis Enrique.

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