Ousmane Dembélé’s name has now been immortalized among football’s greatest legends after becoming just the tenth player in history to achieve football’s coveted “triple crown” — winning the Ballon d’Or, a World Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. The Paris Saint-Germain forward reached this milestone following his standout 2024-25 season, where he led PSG to a historic quadruple, including their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Dembélé, who had faced several injury setbacks throughout his career, peaked last season under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, who repositioned him as a central striker. This strategic change unleashed Dembélé’s full attacking prowess, with the Frenchman netting 35 goals across all competitions and providing 15 assists, crowning arguably the best season of his career. His impact helped PSG secure the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup final appearance, highlighting the breadth of his achievements.
Joining the ranks of iconic footballers such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, and Rivaldo, Dembélé’s triple crown cements his place on football’s highest pedestal. This elite list comprises players who have demonstrated excellence not only at the club level but also on the grandest international stage.
Dembélé’s remarkable resurgence from injury woes to global dominance symbolizes perseverance and talent finally realized to the fullest. Winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or ahead of rising stars like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal further validates his contribution and status as the world’s best player this season.
As PSG looks forward to building on this monumental season, Dembélé’s legacy is firmly set alongside football’s immortals, inspiring a new generation of players with his journey from setbacks to worldwide acclaim.
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