PSG press review: Dembélé tipped as France’s top star for 2025 | OneFootball

This Friday, December 26, the French press (from a sports perspective) focused on nothing directly related to Paris Saint-Germain, but Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old forward, was named by L’Equipe as France’s Champion of Champions 2025 after an exceptional year.

Le Parisien –

Nothing about PSG.

L’Equipe –

One can always debate such a ranking that mixes different sports, but we don’t want to argue over the details. At the very least, it’s undeniable that Dembélé’s 2025 has been remarkable. The forward experienced a breakthrough in efficiency that allowed him to reach the long-awaited milestone. Unpredictable with ease using both feet, possessing the ability to dribble, deliver assists, or shoot from distance, he seemed impossible to stop and was decisive for a PSG that made history.

Now, everyone is waiting to see if this was an exceptional period before a return to a more “normal” pace, or if he has truly progressed for the long term. Some have already decided it’s over, since the last few months have been more difficult. Forgetting that he has been dealing with injuries (which is not illogical, given how much he’s had to play). We are eager to see what 2026 brings, after a period of rest and building momentum. And, whatever happens, nothing will take away from the fact that he was fantastic in 2025.

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