No Neymar, No Messi: Ex PSG Star Reveals the Two Midfielders Who Marked Him Most

Former PSG player Danilo Pereira, who played in Paris between 2020 and 2024, still carries powerful memories from his time at the club. Now at Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, the 34-year-old even watched with emotion as PSG finally lifted the Champions League. But when asked which players impressed him the most, his answer surprised many — no Neymar, no Messi, no Mbappé.

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Verratti – The Maestro He’ll Never Forget

Danilo’s first pick is clear: Marco Verratti. “Marco, absolutely. With or without the ball… he was incredible. The way he played, the way he spoke on the pitch — I had never seen a midfielder like him. A complete player.”

For Danilo, Verratti wasn’t just a teammate — he was a genius in midfield, unlike anyone else.

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Zaïre-Emery – The Future of PSG

The second name he highlights represents PSG’s future: Warren Zaïre-Emery. “At 16 or 17, he was already doing unbelievable things. He plays a little less lately, but he has so much potential. He can go very far. He’s a very kind kid that I really like.”

Danilo witnessed the rise of a phenomenon — and Zaïre-Emery’s recent performance against Strasbourg only confirmed his words.

Between Verratti, the master of the past, and Zaïre-Emery, the leader of tomorrow, Danilo defines PSG’s midfield identity: talent, intelligence, and character.

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