Ousmane Dembélé facts for kids
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Dembélé with the France national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Full name | Masour Ousmane Dembélé | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Vernon, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2009 | Madeleine Évreux | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Évreux | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | Rennes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Rennes II | 22 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Rennes | 26 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2023 | Barcelona | 127 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Paris Saint-Germain | 58 | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | France U17 | 8 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | France U18 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | France U19 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | France U21 | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016– | France | 57 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:35, 30 August 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:03, 5 September 2025 (UTC) |
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Masour Ousmane Dembélé (born May 15, 1997) is a French professional soccer player who plays as a forward. He plays for the famous club Paris Saint-Germain and for the France national team.
Dembélé is known for his incredible speed and skill. He is considered one of the best players in the world. He has won soccer's biggest prizes, including the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.
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Early Life and Career
Ousmane Dembélé was born in Vernon, a town in the Normandy region of France. His family has roots in West Africa. His mother is from Mauritania and Senegal, and his father is from Mali.
He started playing soccer when he was very young in a nearby town called Évreux. He played for local youth clubs until he was 13 years old. This is where he first learned the skills that would make him a star.
Club Career
A player's club career is the time they spend playing for different professional teams. Dembélé has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Rennes
Dembélé joined the youth academy of Rennes and quickly showed his talent. He first played for the club's reserve team, where he scored 13 goals in his first season.
In November 2015, he made his debut for the main team in Ligue 1, France's top soccer league. He amazed everyone by scoring 12 goals in his first season. This included his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) against the team Nantes. His amazing skills at such a young age caught the attention of bigger clubs.
Borussia Dortmund
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In 2016, Dembélé moved to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund. He continued to impress with his speed and assists. In his only season with the club, he helped them win the DFB-Pokal, which is Germany's main cup competition.
He even scored the first goal in the final match against Eintracht Frankfurt, helping his team win 2–1. He was named the best new player, or "Rookie of the Season," in the German league.
Barcelona
In August 2017, Dembélé made a huge move to one of the world's biggest clubs, Barcelona in Spain. The transfer fee was very high, making him one of the most expensive players ever at the time. He was given the number 11 jersey, which was previously worn by the famous player Neymar.
His time at Barcelona had some challenges. He suffered a few serious injuries that kept him from playing for long periods. Despite the setbacks, he showed flashes of his amazing talent. He scored important goals, including a fantastic solo goal against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League.
Over his years at Barcelona, Dembélé helped the team win several trophies. He won the Spanish league, La Liga, three times and the Spanish cup, Copa del Rey, twice. By the 2021–22 season, he became the top assist provider in La Liga, showing he was great at creating goals for his teammates.
Paris Saint-Germain
Return to France and First Season
In August 2023, Dembélé returned to France to play for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He quickly became an important player for the team. In his first season, he helped PSG win the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France (the French Cup). He scored a key goal against his old club, Barcelona, in the Champions League quarterfinals.
The Amazing 2024–25 Season
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The 2024–25 season was incredible for Dembélé. He was in the best form of his life, scoring many goals and helping his team win everything. He scored two hat-tricks in a row, a rare achievement for any player. His amazing performances helped PSG win a continental treble. This means they won their domestic league, their domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League all in the same season.
He finished the season as the top scorer in Ligue 1 and was named the league's Player of the Year. His greatest achievement came when he won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the award for the best soccer player in the world.
The 2025–26 Season
Dembélé started the next season by helping PSG win the UEFA Super Cup. He scored in the penalty shootout and was named the Player of the Match. Shortly after, he suffered a hamstring injury while playing for France, which kept him out for a few weeks.
International Career
Dembélé has been a key player for the France national team since 2016. He was part of the team that traveled to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. France won the tournament, making Dembélé a World Cup champion at just 21 years old.
He also played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where France made it to the final but finished as runners-up. He has played in other major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2020 and UEFA Euro 2024, often using his speed to help his team attack.
Style of Play
Dembélé is a winger, which means he usually plays on the sides of the field. What makes him special is that he is ambidextrous, meaning he can use both his left and right feet equally well. This makes him very unpredictable for defenders.
He is famous for his incredible speed, agility, and amazing dribbling skills. He can run past defenders with ease and create scoring chances for himself or his teammates. He can also score powerful goals from far away. Many people, including his former teammate Andrés Iniesta, have praised him for his ability to change a game with his talent.
Personal Life
Ousmane Dembélé is a Muslim. In December 2021, he married his wife in a traditional ceremony. They have a daughter who was born in September 2022. Friends and coaches have said that becoming a father has helped him become more mature and focused in his career.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rennes II | 2014–15 | CFA2 | 18 | 13 | — | — | — | 18 | 13 | |||
| 2015–16 | CFA2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 22 | 13 | — | — | — | 22 | 13 | |||||
| Rennes | 2015–16 | Ligue 1 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 29 | 12 | |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2016–17 | Bundesliga | 32 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 10 |
| 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 32 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 10 | ||
| Barcelona | 2017–18 | La Liga | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 23 | 4 | |
| 2018–19 | La Liga | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 14 | |
| 2019–20 | La Liga | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | La Liga | 30 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 11 | |
| 2021–22 | La Liga | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2022–23 | La Liga | 25 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 8 | |
| Total | 127 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 36 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 185 | 40 | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 6 |
| 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 35 | |
| 2025–26 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
| Total | 58 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 99 | 43 | ||
| Career total | 265 | 81 | 32 | 13 | 72 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 385 | 118 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| France | 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 57 | 7 | |
- Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Dembélé goal
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 13 June 2017 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 7 |  England |
3–2 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 2 | 1 June 2018 | Allianz Riviera, Nice, France | 11 |  Italy |
3–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 28 March 2021 | Astana Arena, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | 23 |  Kazakhstan |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 2 June 2021 | Allianz Riviera, Nice, France | 24 |  Wales |
3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 5 | 18 November 2023 | Allianz Riviera, Nice, France | 41 |  Gibraltar |
10–0 | 14–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying |
| 6 | 9 September 2024 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France | 51 |  Belgium |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A |
| 7 | 23 March 2025 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 55 |  Croatia |
2–0 | 2–0 (aet) (5–4 p) |
2024–25 UEFA Nations League A |
Honours
Borussia Dortmund
- DFB-Pokal: 2016–17
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2022–23
- Copa del Rey: 2017–18, 2020–21
- Supercopa de España: 2018, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2023–24, 2024–25
- Coupe de France: 2023–24, 2024–25
- Trophée des Champions: 2023, 2024
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25
- UEFA Super Cup: 2025
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2025
France
- FIFA World Cup: 2018; runner-up: 2022
- UEFA Nations League third place: 2024–25
Individual
- Ballon d'Or: 2025
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2015–16
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: March 2016, January 2025
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Player of the Season: 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI: 2016
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Season: 2016–17
- Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2016–17
- VDV Newcomer of the Season: 2016–17
- La Liga top assist provider: 2021–22
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2023–24, 2024–25
- Ligue 1 top assist provider: 2023–24 (shared)
- Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2024–25
- Ligue 1 top goalscorer: 2024–25 (shared)
- The Athletic European Men's Team of the Season: 2024–25
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See also
In Spanish: Ousmane Dembélé para niños
