PSG Calls Up 16 Year Old Goalkeeper Arthur Bar

Paris Saint-Germain has called up 16-year-old goalkeeper Arthur Bar for its Ligue 1 meeting with Le Mans at Parc des Princes, giving the academy prospect an opportunity to experience the first-team environment. According to Foot Mercato, published October 10, 2026, coach Luis Enrique selected Bar to cover for injured goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni ahead of the sixth round of the French championship. Bar trained with the senior squad in the days leading up to the match, marking another step in his development at PSG.

The call-up does not guarantee a first-team appearance, but it places the young goalkeeper among the club's senior players for the fixture. The decision also comes after the international break, as PSG prepares to resume domestic competition following the return of players from national-team duty. Bar's inclusion provides additional goalkeeping cover while allowing him to gain experience around the professional squad.

Born in Paris on January 25, 2010, Bar joined PSG's academy in the summer of 2024 after spending two seasons at CO Vincennes. Before that move, he played for MMFC Paris, a club in the capital's 10th arrondissement, from 2017 to 2022, according to Foot Mercato.

Bar belongs to the generation of players born in 2010 who entered PSG's academy pathway. His progress through the youth ranks has now brought him into contact with Enrique's first-team setup at just 16 years old. His strongest youth-level achievement came in June 2026, when PSG won the French U17 championship by defeating Angers 2-0 in the final. Bar has continued to develop across age groups and is playing for both the U17 and U19 teams this season, according to Foot Mercato.

On September 13, Bar started for PSG's U19 side in a 3-3 draw against Le Havre. Foot Mercato reported that he made several important saves during the match, including one in the 35th minute and another after halftime. Bar has also represented France at youth level. In August 2025, he received a call-up for a training camp with the French U16 team at Clairefontaine, adding international youth experience to his academy record.

His current opportunity comes amid competition among PSG's goalkeepers. Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier are also part of the club's goalkeeping picture, while Longoni's injury created the opening for Bar's inclusion in the squad against Le Mans.