Overview

• France Football's 30-player shortlist is set, with the winner to be announced on Sept. 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
• Published betting lines place Ousmane Dembélé as the heavy favorite, with Lamine Yamal and Vitinha next in the market.
• PSG sporting director Luis Campos said Dembélé should be the clear winner and argued that voters are "not qualified" if he is not chosen.
• Dembélé finished as PSG's top scorer in the Champions League with eight goals and six assists, bolstering his candidacy.
• Forecasts also highlight Vitinha's season and note Chelsea's Cole Palmer as Club World Cup MVP after a two-goal final against PSG.