Ousmane Dembele Sets Sights on New Glory After Ballon d'Or Win

• On a grand stage in Paris, the French winger carved his name into football history with a career-defining triumph
• Ousmane Dembele beat superstars like Lamine Yamal, Mohamed Salah, and Raphinha to take home World's Best football honour
• After achieving the sport’s highest individual honour, his focus has already shifted to an even greater mission ahead

Ousmane Dembele has etched his name in football history after being crowned the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner during the France Football awards night on September 22, 2025.

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger enjoyed a sensational year, dazzling fans and critics alike with his skill, racking up 35 goals and 16 assists in 53 games across all competitions.

PSG, led by Spanish tactician Luis Enrique, capped off an unforgettable 2024/25 season by securing a historic quadruple, highlighted by their long-awaited Champions League triumph, as Dembele played a key role, according to FIFA.

His form proved too strong for competitors such as Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, PSG teammate Vitinha, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, and Barcelona’s Raphinha, all of whom pushed hard in the race for the Golden Ball.

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Dembele’s eyes on the 2026 World Cup

Having climbed to the pinnacle of individual recognition, Ousmane Dembele has already set his sights on an even bigger challenge: helping France conquer the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as noted by Dembouz Xtra on X.

The winger admitted that his next objective is to maintain peak form and fitness, ensuring he is at his very best for Les Bleus when the tournament kicks off across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The Paris SG star, who has now joined an exclusive list as only the tenth player in football history to achieve the rare treble of winning the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or, was quick to stress that this latest individual accolade will not make him complacent.

According to Get French Football News, Dembele explained that while the honour represents a career-defining milestone, he remains determined to stay grounded and focused on continuing to deliver for both club and country, insisting that he will not allow his Ballon d’Or triumph to distract him from the challenges ahead.

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Meanwhile, with France boasting a squad filled with world-class talent such as Kylian Mbappe, Dembele’s ambition aligns perfectly with the team’s aspirations of lifting their third World Cup trophy.

After Ballon d’Or glory, all eyes will be on whether the winger can transfer his sensational form into another historic triumph on the international stage.

Ousmane Dembele to continue rehabilitation in Qatar

In an earlier update, YEN.com.gh revealed that Ousmane Dembele would travel to Qatar to continue his recovery from injury, with the winger expected to step up his rehabilitation programme during the period.

The PSG star is anticipated to make his return to action shortly after the upcoming international break, once he completes his treatment and fitness work in Qatar.

Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh