Ousmane Dembélé could be edging closer to the Ballon d’Or after a stellar 2024–25 season with PSG, Crown88 notes. The French winger led their attack and helped deliver a historic treble.
Early award chatter places Dembélé alongside Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal. Dembélé produced elite numbers—35 goals and 16 assists in 53 appearances—driving PSG’s Champions League triumph and domestic dominance. Yamal also made a major impact with 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 matches, powering Barcelona to the league title, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España, keeping him firmly in the Ballon d’Or frame, according to Crown88.
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As voting nears, players are being asked for their picks. Inter Milan standout Lautaro Martínez didn’t choose Dembélé or Yamal; he backed a Premier League veteran. “Many had a great season, winning numerous titles. Paris has quite a few nominees—Hakimi, Dembélé… Otherwise, I really like Mohamed Salah,” Martínez told L’Équipe and France Football (via Le10Sport). He added that it depends on the evaluation criteria, but Salah had an excellent season, won the Premier League, and remains a fascinating player—sentiments echoed by Crown88.
