Yohan Cabaye appointed as Sporting Director of Paris Saint-Germain's Youth and Pre-youth Academy

Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the appointment of Yohan Cabaye as Sporting Director of the Youth and Pre-youth Academy.

This decision follows an exemplary career with Paris Saint-Germain, marked by expertise and in-depth knowledge of the top level, and the Club's stated desire to make youth development one of its priorities.

A former Paris Saint-Germain player, Yohan Cabaye returned to the club in 2021 as Sporting Coordinator, before becoming Deputy Sporting Director of the Youth Academy in 2023.

With 48 caps for the French national team (2010-2016) and a wealth of honours to his name, including a number of titles won in the Rouge et Bleu colours, he is the perfect embodiment of the values of excellence and ambition promoted by the Club.

As Sporting Director of the Youth and Pre-Youth Academy, Yohan Cabaye will be responsible for supporting youngsters at every stage of their sporting, socio-educational and academic careers, from pre-youth to youth level, while maintaining a close relationship with their families.

This appointment once again underlines the importance the Club attaches to developing and supporting the next generation, so that it can continue to draw on the incredible pool of young talent in the Paris region, more and more of whom are going on to make senior-team debuts.

Paris Saint-Germain's mission is to develop the exceptional talents of tomorrow. The Paris Saint-Germain Campus, a true symbol of this commitment, is an exceptional place designed to maximise every aspect of performance and offer ideal conditions for development.

Today, the club's youth system is a global benchmark, inspiring younger generations to aim ever higher and promoting excellence at every level.


"I am honoured by this appointment and would like to thank the Club for its confidence. Along with the management team, I am determined to work to ensure that Paris Saint-Germain remains a world benchmark in terms of youth development. Our aim is not just performance, but also the transmission of fundamental values and the development of young talent. From the moment they arrive, the youngsters understand that our Club is unique, with a rich history and a thirst for excellence. At the Youth and Pre-youth Academy, we teach them respect, to set an example and to surpass themselves, because that's where the future of the Club is built."
Yohan Cabaye, Sports Director of the Paris Saint-Germain Youth and Pre-youth Academy



YOHAN CABAYE


Profile

Born: 14 January 1986, in Tourcoing (Nord)
Nationality: French


Player journey

2004-2011        LOSC Lille
2011-2014          Newcastle (ENG)
2014-2015        Paris Saint-Germain
2015-2018        Crystal Palace (ENG)
2018-2019        Al-Nasr Dubai (UAE)
2019-2020      AS Saint-Étienne


Executive career path
2021-2023      Sporting Coordinator for the Paris Saint-Germain Youth and Pre-youth Academy
2023-2024     Deputy Sporting Director of the Paris Saint-Germain Youth and Pre-youth Academy
Since 2024     Sporting Director of the Paris Saint-Germain Youth and Pre-youth Academy


Awards

Club
French champion (2011, 2014, 2015)
French Cup (2011, 2015)
League Cup (2014, 2015)

Country
48 caps - 4 goals