Overview

• Speaking to Tlfoot, Kylian Mbappé said “Ousmane Dembele deserves it” and joked he would deliver the trophy to his teammate himself.
• Ousmane Dembélé posted 35 goals and 16 assists in 2024–25 and scored in both the Champions League semifinal and final during PSG’s treble.
• Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are also cited as leading contenders after a domestic treble with their club.
• The Ballon d’Or ceremony is less than three weeks away in Paris, with voting narratives sharpening in the final stretch.
• Mbappé acknowledged the award is on players’ minds but emphasized collective trophies as his priority after a 44-goal debut season at Real Madrid.