Dembélé the Leading Candidate for the Ballon d'Or
French newspaper 'L'Équipe' reported that French star Ousmane Dembélé, a player for Paris Saint-Germain, is considered the leading candidate to win the Ballon d'Or for 2025, following an exceptional season with his team.
The French star contributed to Paris Saint-Germain's historic treble this season (league, cup, Champions League), and his team is currently in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup taking place in the United States.
Dembélé is competing for the Ballon d'Or with several stars, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior.
The magazine France Football confirmed that the announcement of the nominees for the Ballon d'Or will be on August 7, with the Ballon d'Or ceremony scheduled for September 22, 2025, at the famous Châtelet Theatre in Paris.
The French star contributed to Paris Saint-Germain's historic treble this season (league, cup, Champions League), and his team is currently in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup taking place in the United States.
Dembélé is competing for the Ballon d'Or with several stars, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior.
The magazine France Football confirmed that the announcement of the nominees for the Ballon d'Or will be on August 7, with the Ballon d'Or ceremony scheduled for September 22, 2025, at the famous Châtelet Theatre in Paris.