After an outstanding season across all competitions, Ousmane Dembele picks up his first Ballon d’Or.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been a part of a dominant side, who were favourites to house the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or. Whilst some of his teammates were in the running for the award, Dembele has been a favourite for several months, battling it out with Barcelona’s young star in Lamine Yamal – who finished runner-up.
The winger turned striker had a stellar season across all competitions, but he particularly dominated in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. He acquired 27 goal contributions in 29 games in Ligue 1, and 14 goal contributions in 15 Champions League appearances – almost 1 contribution per game in both competitions. PSG boss Luis Enrique made a bold decision in playing Dembele in a central role, but it certainly reaped its rewards.
In an emotional speech, Ousmane Dembele took to the stage and said: “I don’t have many words. Look, it’s not easy. It is one of the best things I have achieved in my career.”
He went on to thank various people close to him, in which he described the club (PSG) as a family, before bringing his biological family (his mother) on stage and paying tribute to her and her support from such a young age.
Dembele, who is currently injured, will hopefully be back out on the pitch for PSG soon, backing up exactly why he has received this prestigious award.
PHOTO CREDIT: X @ballondor
WRITTEN BY: Jessica Britchford
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