Adrien Rabiot Supports Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d’Or After PSG Triumph

adrien Rabiot backs Dembélé for Ballon d’Or after PSG’s triumph

In the wake of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory in Munich, Adrien Rabiot has thrown his support behind teammate Ousmane Dembélé for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, following an impressive season.

PSG’s lobby for Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or hopes

Moments after PSG’s triumph on Saturday night, the club began advocating for Ousmane Dembélé to clinch this year’s Ballon d’Or. As a key player for PSG, Dembélé has showcased remarkable skill, scoring 33 goals and delivering 11 assists in the 2024-2025 season, positioning himself as a strong contender for the individual accolade.

Adrien Rabiot’s endorsement of Dembélé

Even Adrien Rabiot, a fellow French international, is championing Dembélé’s cause. Rabiot stated in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, “For me, Dembélé deserves it, having won the Champions League with a consistently decisive role on the field.”

Rabiot emphasizes the importance of teamwork

Rabiot, who currently plays for Olympique de Marseille, emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving success. He stated, “Individual titles are great, but the collective is most important. It’s thanks to the team that we brought home our first Champions League, and it’s through teamwork we will continue to win more titles.”

Ballon d’Or criteria and voting process

To secure the Ballon d’Or, three main criteria are considered: individual performance, achievements, and sportsmanship, as well as the player’s positive attitude. The award’s recipient is determined by the votes of 100 journalists representing the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries.