Why Ousmane Dembélé should Be Crowned Tonight’s Ballon d’Or Winner

Why Ousmane Dembélé should Be Crowned Tonight’s Ballon d’Or Winner

Tonight, at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the football world waits with bated breath the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to deliver its verdict. Among a galaxy of stars, one name shines brightest in the eyes of pundits, bookmakers, and analysts alike: Ousmane Dembélé. There is growing momentum behind his claim to the most coveted individual accolade in football here’s why we believe he’ll lift the Ballon d’Or tonight.

A Season of Triumphs: Team Success & Personal Mastery

Dembélé’s 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was nothing short of stellar. He played a central role in guiding PSG to a monumental treble: Champions League, Ligue 1, and domestic cup honours. Notably, PSG clinched their first ever Champions League title a long awaited milestone in the club’s history and Dembélé’s performance on the field was integral to that success.

While team trophies matter, what has especially pushed Dembélé past many rivals are his personal statistics. Across all competitions, he racked up impressive goal and assist totals, consistently showed up in big matches, and delivered decisive performances when it mattered most. His involvement in goals scoring, creating and game changing moments mark him out as more than just part of a successful side.

Bookmakers & Experts Point to Him

The odds overwhelmingly favour Dembélé. Across multiple outlets, he has been installed as the favourite to win. Analysts agree his blend of consistency, high impact moments, and contributions in both domestic and continental competitions position him as the frontrunner.

Even voices outside his club circle have chimed in. Former greats emblematic of legacy and standards have praised Dembélé’s resurgence and claim that his performance surpasses many expectations. And what’s more, his rivals, such as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, though strong and charismatic in their own right, seem to pose less of a threat when measured against Dembélé’s full-season haul.

The Only Possible Hurdles

That said, there are factors that could complicate Dembélé’s path, though none seem likely to derail his candidacy completely:

Attendance / Visibility: There’s some talk that Dembélé, due to injury or scheduling (PSG’s Ligue 1 match vs Marseille was rearranged), may not be present at the ceremony. While that might affect the optics, the voting process is done in advance, so absence won’t directly prevent victory.

Competition from Youth & Consistency: Yamal and others have had spectacular moments but often less consistency at the very top level (Champions League final and the domestic treble) compared to Dembélé. For many voters, consistency across competitions carries extra weight.

Split Votes from PSG: With so many PSG players nominated, there is a risk of vote dilution within his own team. But judging by the volume of his standout performances, many believe he has distinguished himself enough to overcome that.

Dembélé Takes It

Putting together team silverware, personal statistics, expert opinion, and odds the weight of evidence points decisively towards Ousmane Dembélé being announced as the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner tonight.

At Kpomkwem News, this is not a guess it’s a reasoned prediction based on months of observable performance and informed reporting. If the trophy is raised in Dembélé’s name, it would mark the crowning of one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent football history: a player once plagued by injuries and doubts, now standing at the summit.

What This Would Mean

For PSG: Their first Champions League, plus the Ballon d’Or for a key man an era defining moment.

For France: A return to Ballon d’Or glory since Karim Benzema in 2022.

For Dembélé: Validation, legacy, and a place among the greats not just for moments, but for a full season lived up to promise.

Eyes will be on Paris in a few hours. For many, the golden ball will be awarded to Ousmane Dembélé.