Golden Ball: Ousmane Dembélé imitates George Weah

Published: September 23, 2025

By: Nicolas Gerbault

By winning the Ballon d'Or Monday evening, Ousmane Dembélé, striker from Paris Saint-Germain, became the sixth French to win the prestigious award awarded by France Football. In addition, the former Rennais is also the first player to be crowned from his first appointment since George Weah, in 1995.

A statistic that perfectly illustrates the lightning ascent of Ousmane Dembélé. Repositioned in the axis by Luis Enrique, the 28 -year -old has become an essential offensive element of the Parisian attack, with impressive statistics (53 games, 35 goals, 16 assists) and a significant defensive impact.

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Nicolas Gerbault

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.