Ousmane Dembélé, leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or?

Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain's winger, is currently enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career. Thanks to his outstanding performances, he’s emerging as a serious candidate for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

The PSG star made headlines once again last night, netting the only goal of the match against Arsenal after just 3 minutes and 15 seconds of play. That crucial strike secured victory for the Parisian club in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

At 27 years old, Dembélé has played 13 matches in the prestigious European competition, tallying 8 goals and 3 assists. Across all competitions, his numbers are truly impressive: 33 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances.

Dembélé, Salah, Raphinha: who will lift the 2025 Ballon d'Or?

With 45 direct goal contributions this season, the French international has been one of the driving forces behind PSG's campaign. His performances have propelled him among the favorites to succeed Rodrigo Hernández "Rodri," Manchester City's midfielder and the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.

But the competition is set to be fierce. Dembélé will have to contend with two formidable rivals: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s attacking talisman, and Brazil’s Raphinha, who has been dazzling with FC Barcelona.

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