Overview
- Kylian Mbappé told Telefoot that Ousmane Dembélé deserves the 2025 award and said he would take the trophy to his house.
- Rodri, the 2024 winner now back in action after an ACL layoff, said that on sporting merits Dembélé or Vitinha should claim this year’s prize.
- Dembélé’s 2024–25 season included 53 matches with 35 goals and 16 assists, plus key roles in PSG’s Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Super Cup triumphs.
- The 30-player shortlist includes Lamine Yamal and Pedri, and many observers view Dembélé and Yamal as the leading candidates.
- France Football’s 100-journalist panel ranks five players on a 6-4-3-2-1 scale, with the winner to be announced on Sept. 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.