French Striker Ousmane Dembélé Wins Prestigious Ballon d'Or
French attacker Ousmane Dembélé has been rewarded for his crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain's national treble and their first-ever Champions League victory. He received the prestigious Ballon d'Or, awarded annually by France Football magazine to the best player, surpassing FC Barcelona's young star, Lamine Yamal.
During the ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Dembélé became the sixth French player to win the Ballon d'Or. This marks the eighth time France has been honored, following the successes of:
- Michel Platini (three times, in 1983, 1984, and 1985)
- Raymond Kopa (1958)
- Jean-Pierre Papin (1991)
- Zinedine Zidane (1998)
- Karim Benzema (2022)
This achievement solidifies Dembélé's position as one of the top players in the world, and his contribution to French football's rich history.
