Dembele rewrites history with the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembele won the world's most prestigious individual award for the first time, marking a spectacular comeback in his career.

Dembele reached the peak of his career.

On the morning of September 23 at the Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris), Ousmane Dembele was officially named the winner of the 2025 Golden Ball, ending a journey full of ups and downs with the most glorious moment of his career.

Remarkably, this was the first time in his career that Dembele entered the top 30 candidates, and he immediately won - a rare feat in the modern history of the Ballon d'Or. This victory was not only surprising but also portrayed a typical case of "late bloomer", where a player who seemed to have sunk into oblivion suddenly exploded to step up to the top of the world .

From Rennes to Dortmund, Dembele was once hailed as the “future star” of French football. His €105 million move to Barcelona in 2017 made him the second most expensive player in the world at the time. But constant injuries and inconsistency meant he was never considered for the Ballon d’Or.

The turning point came when Dembele joined PSG in 2023 for 50.4 million euros. The start in Paris was also full of doubts as injuries continued to haunt him. However, the 2024/25 season changed everything: Dembele became the soul of PSG, contributing greatly to the winning streak and explosive moments on the pitch.

From a player once considered a “disappointment”, Dembele has now rewritten the history of the Ballon d'Or. This victory is not only a reward for talent and determination, but also a strong message: the top can come at any time, as long as you do not give up.

Dembele's miracle at the Golden Ball gala Dembele is the first player in history to win the Golden Ball thanks to his performance for PSG.

Source: https://znews.vn/dembele-viet-lai-lich-su-voi-qua-bong-vang-2025-post1587470.html