Ousmane Dembélé has been officially named Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, becoming the first player since Zlatan Ibrahimović to claim the award in consecutive campaigns.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward was honored at the UNFP Trophies ceremony on Sunday night after a stellar season that saw him lead PSG’s attacking charge both domestically and in Europe. Dembélé’s pace, creativity, and goal output were central to PSG’s domestic dominance, with the Frenchman recording 22 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
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His consistency and match-winning performances in key fixtures, including decisive contributions in Le Classique and the title run-in, cemented his status as Ligue 1’s standout performer. The award marks back-to-back individual recognition for the 28-year-old, who first won the honor in 2024/25 following his return to top form after years of injury struggles.
“This means a lot,” Dembélé said on stage. “Two years ago I couldn’t have imagined this. I owe it to my teammates, the coach, and the PSG fans who have supported me through everything.”
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PSG head coach credited Dembélé’s transformation in mentality and fitness as key to the club’s success, while fans and pundits alike praised his resurgence as one of European football’s most compelling comeback stories.
With the Player of the Year award now secured for a second consecutive season, Dembélé enters the summer as one of PSG’s most influential figures and a strong contender for Ballon d’Or consideration.
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