The Ballon d’Or is still the boss. Following an exceptional 2024-2025 season, which saw him win the Ballon d’Or and the Ligue 1 Player of the Season award, Ousmane Dembele once again received this accolade on Monday at the UNFP awards ceremony. This individual triumph recognizes the overall work of the French international, who played a key role in the Parisians’ dazzling season in France and Europe.
The forward was nominated alongside Mason Greenwood (Marseille), Florian Thauvin (Lens), and his teammates Nuno Mendes and Vitinha. He was ultimately chosen by his fellow Ligue 1 players who participated in the voting process. This is a fitting tribute to Ousmane Dembele, widely regarded as the leader of Paris Saint-Germain due to his statistics, dribbling skills, and, most importantly, his championship mentality.
Tenth consecutive title for a Parisian
Despite limited appearances in Ligue 1 this season due to injuries, including hamstring and calf issues in September, November, and February, the Ballon d’Or winner was sidelined on several occasions before returning for crucial Champions League matches. Nevertheless, he managed to score ten goals and provide six assists in 20 games for PSG.
This marks the 10th consecutive title for a Parisian in this category. Since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2016, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe (five times) have all been selected by their peers, until Ousmane Dembele’s latest achievement.
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