Hervin Ongenda is rapidly making a name for himself in the crowded Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad. The Franco-Congolese player played a pivotal role in the Champions Trophy, coming off the bench to help PSG recover from a trailing position.
Despite attracting interest from clubs like Arsenal and Lyon, PSG coach Laurent Blanc has expressed his confidence in the young player, praising his technical skills, game awareness, movement, and goal-scoring abilities. At just 18 years old, Ongenda is making the most of his opportunities and acknowledges the rarity of being part of the professional group at such a young age.
Spotted by PSG in 2007, Ongenda joined the club’s training center and has showcased his talent since then. He signed his first professional contract in June and is committed to PSG for the next three seasons. With the departure of Kevin Gameiro, Ongenda aims to secure more playing time behind Cavani and Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic himself has acknowledged Ongenda’s abilities, stating, “The youngster who scored in the second half is not bad at all.” As Ongenda continues to impress, he looks set to confirm his place within the PSG first team and establish himself as a rising star in the football world.
