Dembele credits father-like Luis Enrique as key to Ballon dOr success - Soccer News
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Dembele credits father-like Luis Enrique as key to Ballon dOr success - Soccer News
"The 28-year-old enjoyed a sensational season for PSG in 2024-25 as Luis Enrique's side clinched four major honours, including their maiden Champions League triumph, where Dembele assisted two goals in their 5-0 thrashing of Inter in the final. Dembele has registered 53 goal contributions (37 goals, 16 assists) since the start of last season across all competitions, which also includes games at the Club World Cup."
""It's exceptional what I've just experienced. I have no words. It's been an incredible year with PSG, a lot of things have happened during my career," Dembele said. "That Ronaldinho, a football legend, gives it to me, it's exceptional. I'm proud of what I've accomplished. "I want to thank PSG who came to get me in 2023, the president, the whole club. Nasser is like a dad to me."
Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d'Or after a standout 2024-25 campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. Dembele beat Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha to claim the men's prize. He became the second PSG player to win the award and the sixth French recipient overall. PSG secured four major trophies that season, including their first Champions League, with Dembele assisting twice in the 5-0 final win over Inter. Dembele recorded 53 goal contributions across competitions since last season. He joined PSG in 2023 for a reported €50.4m and publicly thanked Luis Enrique, club leadership and teammates.
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