In a season of firsts and breakthroughs, Ousmane Dembélé has claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or following a landmark campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. For the first time in their history, PSG lifted the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy—and Dembélé’s performance for club and country played a central role. Below is a detailed look at his stats for PSG, his contributions for France, PSG’s Champions League campaign, and how all of this helped earn him football’s biggest individual honour.
Dembélé’s 2024-25 Season for PSG: Statistics & Highlights
Some of his standout moments:
- Consecutive hat-tricks: one in the Champions League versus VfB Stuttgart and one in Ligue 1 away to Brest.
- Crucial goals in knockout rounds: equalizer vs. Liverpool, goal vs. Arsenal in the semi-finals.
- In the Champions League final vs Inter Milan, contributed with two assists in a comprehensive 5-0 win.
Thus, Dembélé’s output was not just high in raw numbers, but also came in the biggest games.
Champions League 2024-25: PSG’s Path & Dembélé’s Role
PSG’s Champions League journey was historic—not only did they win it for the first time, but many records and milestone moments were achieved.
- Final: PSG defeated Inter Milan 5-0 at the Allianz Arena. That margin (five goals) was the largest ever in a European Cup / Champions League final.
- Key matches & contributions:
- Hat-trick vs VfB Stuttgart (group stage / early knockout stage) to help seal progression.
- Semi-final: Goal vs Arsenal in first leg, assist in the second leg.
- Hat-trick vs VfB Stuttgart (group stage / early knockout stage) to help seal progression.
- Goal contributions record: Dembélé set a new benchmark for most goal contributions by a player at a French club in a single Champions League campaign.
PSG’s overall team performance in UCL:
- Group stage → Knockouts → Final: they eliminated top clubs along the way (Liverpool, Arsenal among others)
- Their final win gave PSG not only the club’s first Champions League trophy but completed a continental treble: Ligue 1 + Coupe de France + Champions League.
Dembélé with France: 2024–25 Statistics
While his club season grabbed headlines, Dembélé’s national team contributions were more modest—but still meaningful.
- Caps (senior France): Across his career, he has 57 caps and 7 goals as of mid-2025.
- In the 2024-25 season, some of the highlights:
- Goals in the UEFA Nations League: he scored in matches for France in that competition.
- While not topping scoring charts for France, he has continued to be a regular selection and provided influence, particularly in attacking play and chance creation.
- Goals in the UEFA Nations League: he scored in matches for France in that competition.
Because PSG’s achievements required consistent top-level performances across all fronts—and because performing well domestically often feeds into international form—the rise in Dembélé’s club output amplified his value and visibility for France.
Why the Ballon d’Or Makes Sense
Putting this all together:
- Historic First for PSG: PSG had never won the Champions League before. That in itself is a major milestone. Dembélé was central to that achievement.
- High Output in Big Matches: Goals and assists in decisive knockout games, and a dominant performance in the final. Big-game players tend to attract votes.
- Consistency in the League: Being joint top scorer in Ligue 1, lifting domestic titles, contributing in domestic cup games.
- Improved National Contribution: While not his main income of recognition, performing for France adds to the overall profile.
So, when France Football and other selectors considered the season, Dembélé’s blend of scoring, assisting, winning major trophies—including a treble and Champions League for the first time for PSG—made him a standout.
Key Numbers Summary
- 49 appearances, 35 goals, 15 assists for PSG in 2024-25 all competitions.
- 21 goals in Ligue 1, top scorer status.
- Champions League final: 5-0 vs Inter Milan; Dembélé provided two assists.
- France: career totals around 57 caps, 7 goals, and contributions in the 2024-25 Nations League.
PSG’s Champions League 2024-25: Team-wide Stats & Context
- Champions League Trophy: First ever for PSG.
- Final scoreline record: 5-0 win over Inter was the biggest margin in any European Cup / Champions League final.
- Domestic treble: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League.
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