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Ousmane Dembele’s chances of winning the coveted Ballon d’Or are at an all-time high following Paris Saint-Germain’s thrilling UEFA Super Cup victory over Tottenham on Wednesday night.
The 28-year-old French winger earned man of the match honors, delivering a standout performance with a key goal and an assist in PSG’s penalty shootout win, as reported by L’Equipe.
His brilliance builds on a stellar 2024-25 season, where he scored 37 goals and provided 16 assists, leading PSG to the Champions League title.
Dembele’s crucial contributions, including last-16 shootout saves against Liverpool, have pulled him ahead of rivals like Lamine Yamal and Vitinha.
Despite a quiet Club World Cup final, his Super Cup display has quieted critics, with fans and analysts now viewing him as the frontrunner for the Golden Ball.
The former Barcelona man will have to beat out Lamine Yamal, Mohamed Salah, Raphinha, and teammate Vitinha to win the award. In doing so, he could become the first Frenchman to win the award since Karim Benzema in 2022.
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