Kylian Mbappé Backs Ousmane Dembélé For 2025 Ballon D’or

Kylian Mbappé is supporting Ousmane Dembélé’s chances to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Mbappé said, “Ousmane deserves it, I have supported him from the beginning. If it was up to me, I would bring him the trophy directly to his home!”

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mbappé made these remarks during an interview, praising Dembélé for a standout season. Dembélé played a key role, helping PSG win a historic treble. He scored thirty-five goals and provided sixteen assists in 53 matches across competitions last season, marking the best campaign of his professional career. His performances were pivotal in PSG’s first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph, making him one of the top contenders for football’s prestigious individual award.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This season, Dembélé’s form has attracted praise from players and fans alike. Meanwhile, Mbappé moved to Real Madrid last summer and continued his run, netting 44 goals in 59 games. PSG finished the season as French champions, Champions League winners, and also lifted the Coupe de France. Real Madrid, on the other hand, finished second in La Liga, four points behind champions Barcelona. Mbappé’s move added firepower to Madrid, but Dembélé’s campaign has stolen the spotlight for individual awards.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Both players are now focused on international duty, with France set to face Iceland for the World Cup Qualifiers tomorrow at home. Les Bleus are top of the group along with Iceland, with both teams winning their openers. France beat Ukraine 2-0 and Iceland beat Azerbaijan 5-0. PSG’s next match is against Lens in Ligue 1, where they lead the table level on points with Lyon after three matches, while Real Madrid prepares for an away fixture against Real Sociedad, aiming to keep the distance to Barcelona and Villarreal and create e gap to Athletic Club. The Ballon d’Or voting will continue through autumn, with many eyes on Dembélé’s ongoing rise in performance.