Senny Mayulu earns first France call-up after joining Clairefontaine squad

Senny Mayulu, a 20-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has received his first call-up to the senior France squad and will join the group at Clairefontaine on November 11, 2026.

Mayulu is the fourth player to be selected for the first time by France coach Zinédine Zidane during this international break, following Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth, Saël Kumbedi of VfL Wolfsburg and Pablo Pagis of Paris FC. France U21 coach Gérald Baticle had already summoned Mayulu, and the midfielder was present at Clairefontaine earlier in the week; the club noted he had been plagued by ailments but will join Zidane’s senior group while Real Madrid midfielder Tchouaméni has departed the squad.

Mayulu developed at AF Epinay-sur-Seine and Saint-Denis US before entering Paris Saint-Germain’s junior setup in 2020. He made his senior debut for PSG in January 2024 under manager Luis Enrique and followed that with his Ligue 1 debut in March 2024.

In May 2024 Mayulu signed his first professional contract, which was extended until June 30, 2031. He has been part of Paris Saint-Germain squads that have collected trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 championships.

On the international stage he has represented France at youth level, featuring for the U21 and U18 teams; the France U18 side won the Limoges International Tournament. His call-up to the senior team arrives after his involvement with the U21 setup this week.

Within PSG’s system Mayulu is described as a versatile central and attacking midfielder capable of operating as a false nine or an 8/10 hybrid. The club profile says he is comfortable with both feet, can operate in the left half-space to combine in close one-twos, pick out through-balls and receive between the lines, and has been deployed in roles ranging from central midfield and an offensive 10 to a false nine and a makeshift right-back; manager Luis Enrique praised his “excellent football IQ.”

A social post about the selection read: "Senny Mayulu (PSG) rejoint l’Équipe de France dès cet après midi. pic.twitter.com/0FtbhG5vCb"

Mayulu will join Zidane’s senior group at Clairefontaine this afternoon as part of France’s squad for the current international break, taking up the spot while Tchouaméni has left the team.