In the fourth round of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain traveled to Spain to face Villarreal, returning with a 0-6 victory. Speaking to PSG TV, 17-year-old right-back David Boly—a product of the PSG youth academy—reflected on his goal and the team’s win, marking his debut in the Rouge et Bleu jersey.
Boly: “I have to keep going; I still have room for improvement.”
“As soon as Luis Enrique told me to go warm up, I got into my own zone. Then, when he told me I was coming on, I just decided to approach it the same way I do with the youth team: stay calm and play my own game. It paid off—I received the ball from João Neves, found myself in front of the goal, took a shot, and watched it go in.
It was incredible! This is the result of all the work I’ve put in over the years, ever since I was a little kid. I’ve kept working, over and over again, and I think it’s paid off. Now, I need to keep going; I still have room for improvement. I’m very happy, and I’m going to really enjoy this tonight and tomorrow.”
Boly: “I’m so happy!”
“Scoring is amazing, but making my Champions League debut in a match like this—it was an incredible feeling! I want to thank everyone, starting with the coach for trusting me, and the entire staff who have supported me from the very beginning—ever since I joined the professional squad last year. I’m so happy!” »
What could be more wonderful for a young Parisian academy product—a “Titi parisien”—than making his Champions League debut and capping it off with his first professional goal? This Tuesday, David Boly experienced a dream evening wearing the Red and Blue jersey. Beyond the resounding team victory, there was the standout individual performance of the young Parisian defender.
Naturally, this evening is one that will remain etched in his memory. While he aspires to secure a permanent spot in the Parisian squad, a debut is always a special moment—a dream come true. Now, he must continue to work hard and keep developing to earn further opportunities at the professional level. Paris coach Luis Enrique keeps a close watch on developments within the youth academy; the fact that he called upon David Boly shows that the youngster has already proven his worth and stands a real chance of establishing himself even more firmly within the professional squad.
