Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé will always thank his team

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has credited his teammates for his Ballon d'Or success, emphasizing that individual accolades rely heavily on collective effort. Speaking to the BBC, Dembélé explained that an individual cannot achieve such heights alone and highlighted the support of his squad in elevating his game.

Dembélé reflected on his exceptional 2024/2025 season, in which he recorded 35 goals and 16 assists across 53 matches. He specifically praised teammate Bradley Barcola for providing numerous assists, describing his crowning as the world's best player as the result of collective work.