Presnel joined Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 10. He learned his trade alongside other players who would go on to become big names in international football, such as Kingsley Coman and Mike Maignan. During his formative years, he won the Al-Kass Cup in Qatar in 2012, the year it was created, a prestigious tournament held every year, which PSG also won in 2015 and 2018.
But Presko would not have time to win the 2015 edition, as he turned professional in 2014 and won his first trophy, even though he did not play in the Trophée des Champions in Beijing, which was won 2-0 against EA Guingamp. However, he was on the team sheet, the first professional match of his career, and officially won the trophy.
His first steps into the big leagues took place at the Stade de France. He came on as a substitute for Thiago Motta with fifteen minutes to go in the match against Lens on the 10th Matchday of the season, which was played in Saint-Denis. It was a foreshadow to his international career, which would take him to the top of the world four years later...
Before that, Kimpembe made a name for himself both on and off the pitch. He became a key figure in the dressing room, progressing and delivering solid, consistent performances when wearing the red and blue shirt. He did justice to the colours and crest he loved so much, which had seen him grow and become a warrior. He played a total of 241 matches, making him the seventh most capped player trained at the club (behind Fernandez, Pilorget, Lemoult, Tanasi, Chantôme and Llacer), and started 219 times in total.
Three French league titles later, he was part of the adventure in Russia that saw the French team win its second World Cup (28 caps since his first appearance). Presnel continued on his path and remained a favourite among Parisian supporters, and beyond. His smile and good humour are contagious, and he is a well-liked athlete who never disappoints with his determination on the pitch.
Despite suffering numerous injuries, Presko, true to his character on the pitch, never gives up. He works hard, pushes himself, comes back, but misses several months of competition. People call for his return, voicing their desire to see our number 3 back on the pitch. The man who wore the captain's armband 30 times has to take a step back and watch what will be his last season, playing two Ligue 1 matches, two Coupe de France matches and one Champions League match.
He was still in the front row to witness PSG's European triumph on 31 May in Munich, a magnificent achievement that brought everything full circle. This photo of him in tears alongside Marquinhos, who is also unable to hold back his emotions, will undoubtedly remain one of the most beautiful images in the history of the Club. His Club. Thank you, Presko!
