Golden ball 2025: Ousmane Dembélé enters a very closed circle

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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With his coronation Monday at the Châtelet Theater, Ousmane Dembélé entered a very closed circle. The French winger of PSG is only the fourth player to have evolved in Ligue 1 the year of his Ballon d'Or. Before him, only Jean-Pierre Papin (OM, 1991), George Weah (PSG, 1995) and Lionel Messi (PSG, 2023) had offered this prestige to the French championship.

This triumph recalls how rare the native of Evreux is that an active player in Ligue 1 wins the highest individual distinction. If France has six winners for a total of eight golden balls, most were rewarded while they were playing abroad. Dembélé's success thus highlights the found level of Ligue 1 and PSG on the international scene.

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.