Dembélé, le Ballon d’Or qui échappe encore au soutien français
So, let’s talk about what’s really stirring up football fans and media alike right now—Ousmane Dembélé’s potential Ballon d’Or win, and the curious silence in France around it. While the rest of Europe seems to be picking sides between Dembélé and the Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal, some strong voices in France are asking a very fair question: why aren’t the French fully backing their own?
Recently, former international Samir Nasri weighed in during an appearance at the Kings World Cup final in Paris. When asked who deserves the Ballon d’Or this year, Nasri didn’t hesitate. “Dembélé,” he said. “Because I’m French, first of all, and then because he had a massive season.” It’s hard to argue with that. The PSG forward has won everything there is to win this season—Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and most importantly, the Champions League. That's a historic quadruple. Combine that with a personal record of 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 matches? It’s more than just a strong season—it’s legendary.
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But the support hasn't been as unanimous as one might expect. Karl Toko Ekambi voiced what many are thinking but few say aloud: “In Spain, if Yamal had Dembélé’s season, there would be no debate.” According to him, the problem lies within the French attitude. While other countries lift up their talents, France seems to have a habit of nitpicking theirs. Ekambi even suggested that it might bother some in France to see Dembélé win the Ballon d’Or before Kylian Mbappé.
And it’s not just footballers speaking out. Tennis star Ugo Humbert also declared his vote for Dembélé, praising not only his season but also his humility and personality. The mutual respect between athletes from different sports says a lot about the impression Dembélé is making—not just on the pitch, but as a person.
All this makes one thing clear: Ousmane Dembélé has done more than enough this year to deserve football’s highest individual honor. The stats, the trophies, and the influence on PSG’s historic campaign speak volumes. Now, it’s up to the football world—and particularly France—to decide if it’s finally time to give him the recognition he’s earned.
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