Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed a perfect weekend with its youth teams: after the U19s’ title win against Clermont, the U17s dominated Paris Saint-Germain against Angers (2-0) this Sunday in Saint-Quentin. This double triumph, confirmed by the French Football Federation (FFF), is a testament to the club’s thriving youth academy. A success highlighted by Le Parisien.
A perfect weekend for the youth academy
“A magnificent weekend has come to a close for the PSG youth academy. After the U19s secured the title on Saturday against Clermont, thanks to a brace from Mathis Jangéal, the U17s also triumphed this Sunday against Angers (2-0).”
PSG can savor this success: this U17-U19 double validates all the work done in youth development. In a club often focused on its stars, its transfers, and its European ambitions, seeing the youngsters deliver in the important matches sends a powerful message. This isn’t just a nice addition to their record; it’s proof of consistency.
A U17 final won with character
“In Saint-Quentin, Lorenzo Kana-Biyik secured the victory in the 25th minute after a brilliant individual effort from Moise Talanga. The second goal, scored by Noha Tiehi in the final second (95th minute), allowed the young Parisians to unleash their joy.”
This final also reveals something interesting: Paris knew how to strike early and then finish late. It’s often in these details that strong generations are judged. The first goal rewards individual quality, the second seals a mental mastery right to the end. For U17s, winning a final while maintaining this level of performance is no small feat. It’s quite remarkable.
A title that puts the Parisian youth academy back in the spotlight
“With the best attack in their league, the young Parisians eliminated Nanterre in the quarter-finals (2-1) and Marseille in the semi-finals (5-1). They finally secured a title that had eluded them since 2017. The U17 and U19 double isn’t a first: PSG had already achieved it in 2016, with the U17 generation of Odsonne Edouard and Jonathan Ikoné.”
The nod to 2016 is certainly a sweet one. That year, several youngsters went on to prove themselves at the highest level, demonstrating that these titles can serve as a springboard. Not everyone will become a regular starter at the Parc des Princes, of course, but these runs build a winning culture. And for PSG, having young players accustomed to playing in finals, beating Marseille in the semi-finals, and ultimately winning the championship is anything but decorative.
