Tuesday, France Football revealed the list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Ousmane Dembélé (29 years old) is one of them. This Friday, the title holder spoke during a long interview with The Athletic. One of the journalists also asked him if his title last year changed his life. “I don’t think it really changed my life, although it was amazing. When you’re little, you dream of winning this kind of individual trophy – even if it was neither a goal nor an obsession for me. But it was incredible when Ronaldinho gave me this trophy. I felt a lot of pride for myself, for my entire family, for everyone I have been around as well. They were super happy for me. It’s a unique moment that I will remember all my life. »
His teammates too. Also questioned by the English media, Fabian Ruiz, who describes him as fundamental for PSG, confided about him: “That’s why he won the Ballon d’Or last year, because he’s a player who stands out from the others, through his abilities, his way of playing with both feet, his speed, for the goals he scores. Defensively he helps us a lot, which is important for us as midfielders. “I would also mention the human part, which no one sees, only those of us who are here with him, those of us who appreciate his presence every day. He is an incredible person who makes you better, who helps you, who transmits happiness in the dressing room. I would put that first.” Kvara, who is of the same opinion, added that he would steal some of his teammate’s qualities. “His ability to play with both feet, the way he keeps the ball and accelerates with it. I had never seen him before coming here. His talent is on another level. » Dembouz will appreciate it.
