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Paris Saint-Germain

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The sporting director, in brief

Paris Saint-Germain are in the Ligue 1 table.

Paris Saint-Germain have points.

Paris Saint-Germain's next league match is Paris Saint-Germain v Olympique Lyonnais on .

Our forecast gives Paris Saint-Germain a chance of winning against Olympique Lyonnais.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Paris Saint-Germain doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Paris Saint-Germain are in the Ligue 1 table.

Paris Saint-Germain have points.

Paris Saint-Germain have scored league goals.

Paris Saint-Germain have conceded league goals.

Paris Saint-Germain's most recent league results read .

Paris Saint-Germain's Elo rating is .

Luis Enrique has been Paris Saint-Germain's head coach since .

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Paris Saint-Germain expect from their next league match?”

Paris Saint-Germain's next league match is Paris Saint-Germain v Olympique Lyonnais on .

Our forecast gives Paris Saint-Germain a chance of winning against Olympique Lyonnais.

Our forecast gives Paris Saint-Germain v Olympique Lyonnais a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Olympique Lyonnais a chance of winning against Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain's Elo rating is .

Olympique Lyonnais's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Paris Saint-Germain's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Paris Saint-Germain to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Matvei Safonov at .

Predicted to start: Lucas Hernández at .

Predicted to start: Illia Zabarnyi at .

Predicted to start: Lucas Beraldo at .

Predicted to start: Lucas Digne at .

Predicted to start: Warren Zaïre-Emery at .

Predicted to start: Pedro Fernández at .

Predicted to start: Joao Neves at .

Predicted to start: Maghnes Akliouche at .

Predicted to start: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at .

Predicted to start: Ferrán Torres at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Paris Saint-Germain, and what is the latest news?”

According to Sky Sports, 'Why me?' - PSG's Kvaratskhelia set for surgery after ACL rupture.[Sky Sports]

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Paris Saint-Germain players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Maghnes Akliouche's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Lucas Beraldo's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Lucas Chevalier's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt valued Vitinha at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Vitinha is (likely between and ), below his market value.

Transfermarkt valued Joao Neves at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Joao Neves is (likely between and ), below his market value.

Transfermarkt valued Warren Zaïre-Emery at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Warren Zaïre-Emery is (likely between and ), below his market value.

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Paris Saint-Germain strengthen, and who fits?”

Paris Saint-Germain's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Paris Saint-Germain's options for centre-forward add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for centre-forward.

Paris Saint-Germain's best option for centre-forward is .

The last of Paris Saint-Germain's regular starters at centre-forward is .

The last of Paris Saint-Germain's regular starters at centre-forward has a market value of .

Paris Saint-Germain's best option for centre-forward has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Paris Saint-Germain in strength, the best option for centre-forward is typically worth .

Dream target: Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool FC), who is years old.

Hugo Ekitiké plays for .

Hugo Ekitiké averages league goals per full match.

Hugo Ekitiké averages league assists per full match.

Hugo Ekitiké has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Hugo Ekitiké's comparison is within .

Hugo Ekitiké's stronger foot is his .

Hugo Ekitiké stands centimetres tall.

Hugo Ekitiké has won international caps.

Hugo Ekitiké starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Hugo Ekitiké played minutes.

Hugo Ekitiké has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Hugo Ekitiké is (likely between and ).

We project Hugo Ekitiké to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes.

Dream target: Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), who is years old.

Matheus Cunha plays for .

Matheus Cunha averages league goals per full match.

Matheus Cunha averages league assists per full match.

Matheus Cunha has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Matheus Cunha's comparison is within .

Matheus Cunha is measured against .

Kenan Yıldız's comparison is within .

Biggest need: centre-forward

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Hugo Ekitiké
Club
Liverpool FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at centre-forward. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .
Matheus Cunha
Club
Manchester United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A creative forward: in the top of centre-forwards in Europe's biggest leagues for dribbles completed, the top for fouls won and the top for chances created ( league season). He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. Closest in style: Vinícius Júnior. The second most valuable regular starter we found at centre-forward. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .
Kenan Yıldız
Club
Juventus FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left winger, second striker · two-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of centre-forwards in Europe's biggest leagues for dribbles completed, the top for passes and the top for tackles ( league season). He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at centre-forward. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Junior Kroupi
Club
AFC Bournemouth
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of AFC Bournemouth's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Christian Kofane
Club
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Bundesliga. He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Pio Esposito
Club
Inter Milan
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Serie A. He would compete with Ousmane Dembélé () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Inter Milan's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: defensive midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Aleksandar Pavlovic
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · two-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Bayern Munich in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .
Ryan Gravenberch
Club
Liverpool FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for interceptions, the top for share of duels won and the top for passes ( league season). He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. Closest in style: J. Cardoso. The second most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .
Adam Wharton
Club
Crystal Palace
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A deep-lying playmaker: in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for interceptions and the top for chances created ( league season). He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Kobbie Mainoo
Club
Manchester United
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Manchester United's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Marc Bernal
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Barcelona's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jobe Bellingham
Club
Borussia Dortmund
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Vitinha () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Borussia Dortmund's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Paris Saint-Germain today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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