Dembélé Crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player After Historic PSG Season
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By Sedara Philip
Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year, capping a remarkable 2024–25 season with one of football’s most prestigious individual honours.
The 28-year-old, who had already lifted the Ballon d’Or in September, received the FIFA accolade at a glittering ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday.
His triumph follows a sensational campaign in which he played a central role in PSG’s historic success, helping the club secure four trophies across all competitions.
Dembélé was in outstanding form for Luis Enrique’s side, recording an impressive 51 goal contributions in 53 appearances. His influence proved decisive as PSG clinched their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, a landmark achievement that strengthened his claim for global recognition.
The former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund winger, who joined PSG in 2023, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé to claim the coveted award.
Dembélé attended the ceremony just a day before PSG’s Intercontinental Cup final clash against Flamengo on Wednesday, underlining his importance to the club on the world stage.
The FIFA Best award covers performances between August 2024 and August 2025 and is decided by votes from men’s national team coaches, national team captains, journalists, and fans worldwide.
His victory further cements his status as one of the game’s elite players. Although Dembélé endured a slow start to the 2024–25 campaign, his season was transformed after being redeployed as a central forward a tactical switch that unlocked his full potential and propelled him to the pinnacle of world football.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
