Ousmane Dembélé’s Favorites to Win the Ballon D’or

The reigning Ballon d'Or, Ousmane Dembélé, revealed his favorites for the next award

Dembélé and his vision on the Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembélé, the current winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or, has reignited the debate about who will be the next owner of the award. The Frenchman, a figure at PSG, believes the trophy will remain in Paris, although he clarified that he would not vote for himself. His stance reflects confidence in the strength of his club, which in recent years has become the epicenter of talent and individual aspirations. The influence of PSG on the European scene is evident, and Dembélé reaffirms that the Parisian team will continue to set the course in the race for the most prestigious football award.

The Frenchman's three favorites

The forward defined a Top 3 with players of great impact this season. In first place is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian who established himself as a star at Napoli and became one of the most outstanding revelations in European football at PSG. The second place is occupied by Harry Kane, the English scorer who maintains a high level in the Bundesliga and has become a benchmark for efficiency and leadership. The third is Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid and a regular candidate for the award. The candidate that was left out was Lamine Yamal, despite his great season at Barcelona.

Recognition of less media-savvy figures

In addition to the main names, Dembélé highlighted Michael Olise, Fabián Ruiz, and once again, Lamine Yamal. But he focused on Willian Pacho, the Ecuadorian defender from PSG, whom he considers underrated and worthy of being among the candidates.

With these statements, the Frenchman reaffirms PSG's hegemony and opens the debate about recognition for less media-savvy footballers. The 2026 Ballon d'Or promises to once again be a reflection of the passions and controversies of world football.