The Mosquito is the King
In a glittering ceremony in Doha, Ousmane Dembele wins FIFA Best Player for 2025, officially cementing his status as the world’s finest footballer. The Paris Saint-Germain star secured 50 scoring points, comfortably finishing ahead of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal (39 points) and his former teammate Kylian Mbappé (35 points). It marks the peak of a career that has transformed from injury-riddled potential to undeniable dominance.
A Season of Total Dominance
This award is the crowning glory of a flawless campaign. Dembélé was the engine behind PSG’s historic “Quintuple,” lifting the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and the UEFA Super Cup. His numbers were staggering for a playmaker:
- Matches Played: 53 (including Club World Cup)
- Goals Scored: 35
- Assists: 16
As reported by NOVA88 Sport News, his contribution went beyond just raw stats. In the biggest moments—including the Champions League knockout stages—Dembélé was consistently the most dangerous player on the pitch, creating chaos with his ambidextrous dribbling and newfound clinical finishing.
The “90s Born” History Maker
One of the most fascinating aspects of this victory is a statistical oddity regarding football generations. Dembélé has become the first-ever player born in the 1990s to win this award. In a strange twist of history, the “00s generation” actually claimed the trophy first, thanks to Vinicius Junior’s victory last year.
For years, the award was monopolized by players born in the 80s (Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Modric). The Ousmane Dembele wins FIFA Best Player result has finally restored pride for the 90s generation, proving they can still reach the summit of the sport.
Voting Breakdown
The award was decided by a weighted vote involving national team captains, coaches, media representatives, and fans. The margin of victory was significant. Finishing 11 points clear of Lamine Yamal shows that while the future belongs to the Spaniard, the present belongs to the Frenchman. According to NOVA88 Sport News, Dembélé polled highest among national team coaches, who value his tactical unpredictability and defensive work rate.
What’s Next for Dembélé?
At 28 years old, Dembélé is in his absolute prime. With the World Cup on the horizon and PSG looking to defend their European crown, the winger has the opportunity to build a dynasty. He enters the new season not just as a star, but as the undisputed benchmark for global football.
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