How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to his potential
Published: 9/22/2025
Ousmane Dembele's journey to realizing his potential and winning the Ballon d'Or in 2025 is recounted in this article. Former Barcelona boss Xavi's optimistic prediction about his abilities in 2021 eventually proved true, with Dembele overcoming challenges like injuries and doubts to lead Paris St-Germain to a treble during the 2024-25 season and earn the prestigious award. His outstanding performance saw him outshine other top players like Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe, ultimately living up to the high expectations set for him.
