📘 Biography:
Warren Zaïre-Emery, born on March 8, 2006, is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the France national team. Despite being just a teenager, he has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s brightest young talents, earning praise for his maturity, technical quality, and leadership on the pitch.
🌍 Early Life & Background
Born in Montreuil, France, Zaïre-Emery is of Martiniquais and Réunionese descent. His football journey began at the age of four, playing for Aubervilliers, a small club in the Paris suburbs. His father was a former amateur footballer, and Warren quickly displayed the drive and intelligence beyond his years.
At just 8 years old, he joined Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy, where he rapidly rose through the ranks, often playing in age groups far above his own.
🔝 Club Career at PSG
Warren made his professional debut for PSG at just 16 years and 151 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in a competitive match for the club, surpassing previous records set by players like Kingsley Coman.
He made his UEFA Champions League debut at 16 and became PSG’s youngest goalscorer in the competition in February 2023, against Maccabi Haifa. What makes him stand out isn’t just his age, but his composure under pressure, excellent passing range, and box-to-box energy.
As of 2025, he is already a regular starter under manager Luis Enrique, wearing the captain’s armband in youth internationals and becoming a symbol of PSG’s new focus on youth development.
🇫🇷 International Career
Warren has represented France at every youth level, captaining the U17 and U19 squads. In November 2023, he made his senior debut for the French national team, becoming one of the youngest players to ever do so.
His debut included a goal, making headlines as one of the few teenagers in history to score for Les Bleus on their first cap. He is expected to be a major part of France’s plans for UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
📊 Career Stats (as of June 2025)
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 48 | 6 | 7 |
| UEFA Champions League | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| France National Team | 5 | 1 | 0 |
🎯 Playing Style & Strengths
Zaïre-Emery plays primarily as a box-to-box midfielder. He’s known for:
- Calm decision-making
- Tactical discipline
- Excellent ball control and dribbling
- Strong leadership and maturity
He is often compared to players like Adrien Rabiot and Marco Verratti, but many believe he has the potential to surpass both.
🏆 Achievements
- 🥇 Youngest PSG player to debut in Ligue 1
- 🥇 Youngest PSG player to score in the Champions League
- 🥈 Trophée des Champions Winner (2023)
- 🏅 Included in Ligue 1’s “Breakout XI” of the season (2023–24)
