Ousmane Dembele is the reigning 2025 Balon d'Or winner heading into the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Ousmane Dembele is sure to be key figure in France's World Cup squad. Although Didier Deschamps' team is undeniably the deepest in the world (especially up front), Dembele is sure to play important minutes.
Dembele struggled with injuries early in his career, but in the past few seasons he has been able to stay on the pitch more consistently, showing that he is one of the best attackers in the sport.
Ousmane Dembele Bio
Name | Masour Ousmane Dembele |
Age | 28 |
Birthday | 5/15/1997 |
Nationality | France |
Birthplace | Vernon, France |
Position(s) | Forward, Wing |
Current Club | PSG |
Shirt # | 10 |
Ousmane Dembele's France Career
CAPS: 58
Goals: 7
Assists: 5
Ousmane Dembele made his France National Team debut in in 2016, at 19-years-old. His France career has not been as productive s his club career from a goal contribution persepctive, but he has helped his nation Win a FIFA World Cup in 2018, and played every match in the 2022 tournament where France finished as runners-up to Argentina.
Dembele will play a key role in Didier Deschampes 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, and is likely to line up on the right hand side of a front-three, with Kylian Mbappe at the center of the attack.
Ousmane Dembele's Club Career
Ousmane Dembele has turned a career plagued by injuries into a prosperous, Balon d'Or winning career.
Dembele began his career with Rennes in France, and his impressive performances earned him a move to German talent factory, Borussia Dortmund. After one full season in Germany, Dembele commanded a $124 million transfer fee to join Barcelona.
Dembele was productive in Spain with Barcelona, and won La Liga three times before returning to his home nation France, to play for PSG in 2023.
Dembele's career took off with PSG, and he won FIFA's Best Men's Player award and the prestigious Balon d'Or award in 2025 after helping PSG win every trophy possible, including the team's first UEFA Champions League victory.
He was also named the Ligue 1 Player of the Season, and was the top goalscorer in the competition.
Ousmane Dembele's Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
Rennes (2015-2016) | 29 | 12 | 5 |
Borussia Dortmund (2016-2017) | 50 | 10 | 21 |
Barcelona (2017-2023) | 185 | 40 | 41 |
PSG (2023-Present) | 126 | 57 | 38 |
Ousmane Dembele's Transfer Value
Dembele's current market value is $110 million as of April 2026 according the transfermarkt.
This valuation is also the highest of his career. It first reached the $110 million mark in September 2025.
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