Former Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has declared Paris Saint‑Germain the world’s top football club and praised head coach Luis Enrique as the sport’s leading manager.
Speaking on his “Sunday Oliseh Global Football Insights” programme, the former Super Eagles captain made the comments after PSG secured a place in the UEFA Champions League final, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest on 30 May.
Oliseh said the French side’s success goes beyond on‑field performance. “Paris Saint‑Germain is the best‑managed club in the world. They are now selling the team, the culture, Paris. They are selling the city. That means players leave, players arrive, but the team stays,” he explained. He added that PSG’s structure and philosophy make it “the best team in the world in all departments.”
The former midfielder’s endorsement coincides with a period of sustained achievement for the Ligue 1 giants. Since Luis Enrique took over in 2023, PSG have captured back‑to‑back domestic titles and consistently progressed deep into Europe’s premier competition. The club’s financial resources have enabled high‑profile signings, while its emphasis on a possession‑based, high‑pressing style reflects the modern football blueprint.
Oliseh’s appraisal highlights the growing influence of African voices in global football discourse. As a former Nigerian captain who played for top European clubs, his perspective carries weight among African fans and analysts who closely track the sport’s evolving power dynamics.
The upcoming Champions League final offers PSG a chance to cement the reputation Oliseh described. A victory would add a long‑awaited European crown to the club’s trophy cabinet and further validate the strategy employed by Enrique and the PSG hierarchy. Conversely, a defeat could spark debate about the sustainability of the model that relies heavily on star acquisitions.
For African audiences, the spotlight on PSG underscores the continent’s increasing engagement with elite European football, both in terms of fan interest and player pathways. As more African talents feature prominently in clubs like PSG, the narrative surrounding the best teams and managers will continue to evolve.
The final in Budapest will determine whether Oliseh’s assessment stands up to the ultimate test on football’s biggest stage. Regardless of the outcome, his comments reinforce the perception that Paris Saint‑Germain, under Luis Enrique, currently represents the benchmark for club organization and managerial excellence worldwide.
