According to PSG coach Luis Enrique, their success hasn’t come from relying on one superstar—it’s the result of collective team effort.
After winning a historic treble, Paris Saint-Germain now have their eyes set on the Club World Cup. The French club’s impressive run has earned high praise from head coach Luis Enrique, who has credited the entire squad for their achievements. He insists the team’s journey has been about unity, not individual brilliance.
Having claimed the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in the 2024–25 season, PSG is now just one win away from lifting the Club World Cup for the first time. They’ll face Chelsea in the final of the expanded 32-team tournament on Sunday at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The match kicks off at 1:00 AM Bangladesh time.
Enrique has played a major role in PSG’s transformation and resurgence. Widely regarded as the architect of the new era, the Spanish coach took charge after club icons Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé departed. He rebuilt the squad with young talent and has led the team to a string of successes.
Still, Enrique refuses to take personal credit for the club’s revival. Ahead of the final, he told reporters that the real heroes are the players.
“I’m not a star… I love the job I do. I enjoy my career, especially during tough times. When things don’t go well, I actually feel better. And when everything works, that feels great too—because the best part of winning is making our supporters happy. I work better when I’m criticized rather than praised.”
The PSG boss also spoke about the team’s philosophy of collective strength:
“It’s not about just one or two players—we have to be a team of 11 stars. Or not even 11, maybe 13 or 15 stars… The real star has to be the whole team. That’s the principle of our club. We know we’ll lose again someday, that’s certain. We want stars, but stars who are committed to the team.”