Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been named the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season, following an outstanding campaign that saw PSG lift the trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
The announcement came on Sunday, as UEFA released its official Champions League Team of the Season, with seven PSG stars making the elite selection.
PSG Crush Inter Milan 5-0 to Make History
PSG’s dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s final in Munich marked a historic night for the French club. While Dembele didn’t score in the final, he provided two assists and impressed with his overall display.
“Dembele has taken on the role of a leader in the PSG team,” noted UEFA’s Technical Observer Group.
“He created doubts for their opponents match after match with his clever movement and pressing.”
Dembele’s eight-goal haul, creative spark, and leadership were key to PSG’s unbeaten competitive run.
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season 2025
UEFA’s best XI for the 2024/25 season includes seven players from PSG, a testament to the team’s tactical brilliance and dominant performances in the knockout stages.
🏆 UEFA Champions League Best XI:
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
DFs: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Marquinhos (PSG), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)
MFs: Vitinha (PSG), Declan Rice (Arsenal)
FWs: Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Desire Doue (PSG), Raphinha (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
UEFA emphasized that the forward line was chosen to reflect “exceptional mobility and positional interchange,” which defined PSG’s attack.
Desire Doue Named Young Player of the Season
17-year-old Desire Doue, who scored twice and assisted once in the final, was named UEFA’s Young Player of the Season, beating fellow teen sensation Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
“Doue has been a revelation this season,” UEFA said.
“He made an incredible breakthrough in the knockout stages and delivered a Player of the Match performance in the final.”HEED: Follow us on Instagram or any other social media platform and get the most reliable news directly in your favourite app!
Ballon d’Or Boost for Dembele?
With the Ballon d’Or ceremony set for September 22, Dembele’s latest accolade could put him among the frontrunners.
“I’d give the Ballon d’Or to Ousmane Dembele, simply for the way he defends,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique, highlighting Dembele’s work rate and tactical importance.
Other top contenders include Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Donnarumma, all of whom played key roles for their respective clubs.
Conclusion
PSG’s historic Champions League triumph has earned them silverware and recognition across Europe. With Dembele leading the charge, the Parisians have made their mark on football history—and with young talents like Doue rising, the future looks even brighter.
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