Impact Ratings: How Will PSG Players Fare At The World Cup?

After yet another glorious campaign under Luis Enrique, which saw them successfully defend their Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League crowns, Paris Saint-Germain supporters will be looking to kick back and enjoy watching their players compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. PSG are tied with Arsenal (16) for the third-most representatives in this summer’s tournament, with Bayern Munich (17) and Manchester City (19) leading the way.

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Group A

Having spent the past few seasons as an impact substitute at PSG, Kang-in Lee has nevertheless proven to be an integral figure in South Korea’s attack alongside captain Heung-min Son, earning praise from the likes of Rodney Marsh, and he’ll be looking to trade the bench for the starting XI in this summer’s tournament. Lee has already proven his worth on the biggest stages, assisting against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup before bagging a goal contribution in his final three World Cup qualifiers in 2025. This isn’t just a chance for Lee to raise his value and earn a transfer to a place where he’ll find more protagonism—this is a chance for him to take the baton from Son and cement himself as the talisman of the Taeguk Warriors.

Projected Impact: 8/10

Group C

Marquinhos will be seeking to become the first non-Real Madrid player since 1974 to win the World Cup and the Champions League in the same year, adding to his already legendary career. At 32 years of age, Marquinhos has established himself as the captain of PSG and Brazil, and after narrowly edging him out for the European Cup, he’ll be looking to team up with Gabriel Magalhães to form an indomitable center-back pairing.

Projected Impact: 9/10

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