After winning the Champions League for the second time in a row, Paris Saint-Germain has risen to the top of the French public’s favorite clubs, according to a June 5th CSA study.
On May 31st, PSG created football history. Perhaps more significantly, though, is that French supporters now hold the capital club in even greater regard.
Paris Saint-Germain is making an impact on this age, just like Marseille did in the 1990s and Saint-Etienne did in the 1970s.
A CSA research of 1,511 French citizens found that 67% of them believe PSG makes all French people proud, not only Parisians. Given how fierce rivalry can be, 77% of spectators expected PSG to win the Champions League final on Saturday, May 31. And “65% said they felt satisfied”.
In reference to this new major trophy—the third won by a French team—65% of French people think PSG is one of the best teams in French sports history. This is an important status, particularly when thinking back on the most notable accomplishments.
The French public’s perception of the Parisian club appears to have significantly improved. According to 73% of respondents, it makes France stand out abroad. The team led by Luis Enrique genuinely carried French football on its shoulders in 2025–2026.
Although Strasbourg did make it to the Conference League semifinals, the third European Cup clearly does not have the same exposure.
Now, 67% of respondents had a favorable opinion of PSG on an emotional level, which may be the most crucial factor for a club’s reputation. Additionally, 65% of the players on this team serve as positive role models for youth.
Additionally, according to the CSA press release, “73% of French people consider Paris Saint-Germain to be a popular club in France, not just in Paris or Île-de-France”.
Lastly, this PSG is the most popular team among respondents (43%), surpassing both the ASSE of the 1970s (13%) and the OM of the 1990s (14%). According to the CSA, “83% say they are proud that there is such a team in France”.
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