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Ousmane Dembélé Poised to Clinch Ballon d'Or After Stellar 2024-25 Season
15 Jul
Summary
- Dembélé scored 21 goals and added 6 assists in Ligue 1, leading PSG to the title
- Dembélé scored 8 goals and had 6 assists in the Champions League, as PSG won the final
- Dembélé's breakout season coincided with PSG's transformation into the world's best team
In the 2024-25 season, Ousmane Dembélé emerged as the leading contender for the Ballon d'Or award. The Paris Saint-Germain forward had a standout campaign, scoring 21 goals and providing 6 assists in Ligue 1 as PSG won the league title by a 19-point margin.
Dembélé's impact was even more pronounced in the Champions League, where he scored 8 goals and recorded 6 assists, helping PSG win the European title. The team's transformation into the world's best side almost directly coincided with Dembélé's move to the center forward position, where he thrived.
While other players like Mohamed Salah, Raphinha, and Achraf Hakimi also had impressive seasons, Dembélé's combination of individual statistics, team success, and the narrative around PSG's rise make him the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or. His breakout campaign was a key factor in the French club's dominance throughout the 2024-25 season.
