Ousmane Dembélé Declares Ballon d’Or “The Grail” After Historic Season with PSG
PARIS - Ousmane Dembélé has described winning the Ballon d’Or as “the Grail,” cementing his status as one of football’s elite after a phenomenal year with Paris Saint-germain. The French international received the prestigious individual award recognizing the world’s best footballer, marking a career high point and solidifying his place among French football legends.
Dembélé’s triumph arrives after an remarkable season where he spearheaded PSG to a historic quintuple – securing the European Super Cup, French Championship, French Cup, champions Trophy, and the coveted Champions League title. His performance yielded 35 goals and 16 assists across all competitions, earning him recognition as the best player in League 1 and the Champions League for the 2024-2025 season.
“I have no words… It was an incredible year with paris Saint-Germain. Winning this trophy after football legends is really extraordinary,” Dembélé stated upon receiving the award. “The Ballon d’Or has never been a goal in my career, but I am happy tonight,” he added, visibly moved, before becoming emotional as he thanked his family for their unwavering support.
Dembélé becomes the sixth French player to receive the Ballon d’Or, joining raymond Kopa, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, Zinedine Zidane, and Karim Benzema in achieving the honor. “It is an exceptional trophy for a football player.The Ballon d’Or is the Grail,” he confided in an interview with Le Monde on August 28th.
