UNFP: And the best Ligue 1 player is…

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

This Sunday evening took place the UNFP trophies ceremony, rewarding the best actors and actresses of French football (Ligue 1, Arkema Première League, Ligue 2).

And the name of the best Ligue 1 player is finally known. The Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélé was elected by his peers and succeeds his teammate in the French team Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman is ahead of his partners Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Désiré Doué and the player of Olympique Lyonnais Rayan Cherki.

Ousmane Dembélé happy to be elected best player

Ousmane Dembélé is number 1 this season in France. The number 10 red and blue was crowned best player this Sunday. A first for him in his career. When receiving this award, the French international did not hide his joy.

“The trophy is not bad. Last year I left empty -handed because Kylian (Mbappé) took everything. Thank you to my teammates who helped me a lot. We have three weeks left because there is something big to get. On the statistics, on the way I play, it is thanks to the players and the staff. I am fulfilled in this team. I like this position. I was a player who dribbed and made differences. Now I am more in front of the goals, I am happy with this position. Didier Deschamps? He still puts me right, “ he said.

Despite the award, Dembélé wants to stay focused on the end -of -season goals. “I am fulfilled in this team and I learn every day!” I am happy with what I do at PSG and I will continue to get the French Cup and the Champions League. »» The message is clear.