Paris, 23/9: Ousmane Dembele’s redemption run was finally complete as the Frenchman lifted his first-ever Ballon d’Or trophy on Monday, September 22. The Paris Saint-Germain star, who was tipped for greatness at a very young age, beat Lamine Yamal to be crowned as the best footballer on the planet.
Dembele, who left Barcelona under controversial circumstances in 2023, won the prestigious award on the back of some sensational performances, where he guided PSG to their maiden Champions League title last season. Under the coaching of Luis Enrique, Dembele saw a revival of his career in the central role as he helped PSG to a treble. The pacy attacker scored 33 goals and provided 15 assists in 49 appearances, which helped him win the Ligue 1 Player of the Year and UEFA Champions League Player of the Season.
