Luis Enrique’s decision to involve the very young striker in PSG’s first team matches right from the start has caused quite a bit of surprise, even among insiders. Ibrahim Mbayeborn in 2008, a promising attacking winger for Paris Saint-Germain. Mbaye is already in the club’s history books for being the youngest player in PSG history to start an official match. At 16 years, 6 months and 23 days, he made his debut as a starter during the first matchday of Ligue 1 against Le Havre, thus becoming a record-man for the Parisians.
Mbaye particularly stood out during PSG’s summer preparations, showing explosive qualities and an excellent ability to adapt to high-level football, which earned him the trust of Luis Enrique. Accustomed to playing with PSG’s U19s, he impressed in pre-season friendlies against teams such as Sturm Graz and Leipzig, earning a place in the starting eleven in the aforementioned match. His performances underlined the intensity and level of commitment required at a professional level, elements that Mbaye was able to interpret with great maturity for his age.
Name: Ibrahim Mbaye
Date of birth: January 24, 2008
Nationality: Franco-Senegalese
Role: attacking winger
Squad: PSG
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