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Koundé Backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or Over Fellow Frenchman Dembélé
The football world is eagerly anticipating the announcement of the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner on September 22, a moment that will crown the year’s best player.
Leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or
As the announcement date draws near, two players have emerged as the frontrunners: **Ousmane Dembélé** and **Lamine Yamal**. The prestigious award seems set to be contested between the Paris Saint-Germain star and the young talent from FC Barcelona.
Ousmane Dembélé, who has had a remarkable season with PSG on both the team and individual fronts, is widely regarded as the top favorite. However, he faces strong competition from Lamine Yamal, whose dazzling performances for Barcelona have captivated football enthusiasts worldwide.
Koundé’s pick for the top honor
Amidst the speculation, the Ballon d’Or topic has been a hot discussion point. During a celebration event for his contract extension with FC Barcelona, French international **Jules Koundé** shared his thoughts on who deserves the honor.
He candidly expressed, “You’re putting me in a tough spot because there’s also Dembélé (laughs). But if Lamine Yamal wins, it’s well-deserved.” Koundé’s choice of his club teammate over his compatriot is a statement that might delight fans in Spain, but could be less well-received in France and Paris.
