Warren Zaïre-Emery joined Paris Saint-Germain’s academy at eight and made his first-team debut at 16, becoming the youngest player to appear for the club in the Champions League.
His maturity was obvious from the start: he plays in midfield or at right-back, and combines physical strength with good technique and discipline. He became a regular in PSG’s side and won several Ligue 1 titles before he turned 20, as well as the 2025 Champions League.
Zaïre-Emery made his senior France debut at 17 in 2023, becoming the national team’s youngest player since the 1910s.
Playing style
Zaïre-Emery is a mature, athletic midfielder whose composure belies his age. He is strong in the challenge, has good stamina and reads the game well, allowing him to win the ball back and move it forward quickly. He can play as a central midfielder or at right-back, where his intelligence and positioning make him effective. His versatility has made him a valuable player for Luis Enrique. He is a disciplined player who rarely makes mistakes.
International career
Zaïre-Emery made his France debut in November 2023, at 17, becoming the youngest player to represent the national team since 1914. He scored on his debut against Gibraltar. He was part of France’s squad at Euro 2024.
Career in numbers
Across 5 seasons of senior club football, beginning in 2022/23, Zaïre-Emery has played 190 matches and scored 11 goals for Paris Saint-Germain. The 2024/25 season, with 3 goals from 55 matches for Paris Saint-Germain, remains his highest tally. So far in 2026/27 he has made 7 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.