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Yoram Zague

Yoram Zague
Personal information
Full name Yoram Zague
Date of birth (2006-05-15) 15 May 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Right-back[1]
Team information
Current team
 Paris Saint-Germain
Number 42
Youth career
2012–2014 AJN Bagnolet
2014–2019 Paris FC
2019–2024 Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Paris Saint-Germain 6 (1)
International career‡
2022–2023 France U17 6 (0)
2023– France U18 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:36, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:24, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Yoram Zague (born 15 May 2006) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

Club career

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Initially a youth player at AJN Bagnolet and Paris FC, Zague joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2019, entering the club's academy.[2] On 4 August 2023, it was announced that he had signed his first professional contract with PSG, which would take effect on 1 July 2024 and last until 30 June 2027.[3][4] During the 2023–24 season, he established himself as the captain of the PSG under-19s, under the direction of head coach Zoumana Camara.[5][6] On 6 April 2024, Zague made his professional and Ligue 1 debut for PSG in a 1–1 draw against Clermont, playing the full 90 minutes.[7][8][9] On his 18th birthday on 15 May, he scored his first goal for PSG in a 2–1 win over Nice.[10]

International career

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On 31 October 2023, Zague was called up to the France under-17s for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Indonesia.[11] The team went on to qualify for the final for the second time in history, and was eventually defeated by Germany in a penalty shoot-out.[12]

Personal life

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Born in Paris, France, Zague is of Ivorian descent.[13]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Coupe de France Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris Saint-Germain 2023–24 Ligue 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
2024–25 Ligue 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1

Honours

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Paris Saint-Germain U19

Paris Saint-Germain

France U17

France U18

References

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  1. ^ Delom, Hugo; Tanzi, Loïc (27 February 2023). "Youth League : focus sur cinq U19 du PSG opposés au Borussia Dortmund". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  2. ^ Parbaud, Corentin (6 April 2024). "PSG-Clermont : Mayulu, Zague, Tenas, qui sont les jeunes Parisiens titulaires pour la 28e journée de Ligue 1 ?". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Yoram Zague signs his first professional contract". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  4. ^ Cassé, Josué (4 August 2023). "PSG : Yoram Zague signe son premier contrat professionnel". Foot Mercato [fr]. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  5. ^ "PSG : Yoram Zague marque des points". ParisTeam.fr (in French). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  6. ^ Quarez, Benjamin (7 November 2023). "Youth League : Paris veut enchaîner à Milan, sans Gadou mais avec Zague et Ethan Mbappé". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Yoram Zague makes his debut". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  8. ^ Cassé, Josué (7 April 2024). "PSG - Clermont : que retenir des grandes premières de Senny Mayulu et Yoram Zague". Foot Mercato [fr] (in French). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  9. ^ Armoogum, Murvin (6 April 2024). "Zague : " C'est quelque chose que je n'aurais pas imaginé "". Canal Supporters (in French). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Watch Yoram Zague Score First Professional Goal on His Birthday (Video)". OneFootball. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Coupe du monde U17. Meupiyou, Gomis et Lambourde dans la liste des Bleuets, pas Kroupi". Ouest-France (in French). 31 October 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Coupe du monde U17 : la France battue en finale par l'Allemagne". Le Point (in French). 2 December 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Après Ousmane Dembélé et Gonçalo Ramos, le PSG valide une nouvelle signature !". Jeunes Footeux (in French). 4 August 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Les U19 du Paris Saint-Germain sont champions de France !". PSG.FR (in French). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  15. ^ a b Yoram Zague at Soccerway
  16. ^ "Paris Saint-Germain win their 12th Ligue 1 title!". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  17. ^ Yoram Zague at the French Football Federation (in French)