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Dembélé Crowned FIFA Player of the Year in Doha

12/18/2025

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Dembélé's Historic Honors

Ousmane Dembélé was named FIFA Men's Player of the Year at The Best FIFA Awards 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on December 16.
He helped Paris Saint-Germain win their first UEFA Champions League title and scored 35 goals in the season.
Dembélé also won the 2025 Ballon d'Or and was Ligue 1's top scorer.

History

Historical Context

Luka Modric's historic 2018 FIFA Men's Player of the Year win marked the first time a midfielder received the award since 2007, following his pivotal role in Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League victory and Croatia's World Cup final run. His achievements reflect a shift in football, highlighting the increasing recognition of midfielders, a trend echoed by Ousmane Dembélé's 2025 award win.

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Dembélé's Historic Honors

Ousmane Dembélé was named FIFA Men's Player of the Year at The Best FIFA Awards 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on December 16.
He helped Paris Saint-Germain win their first UEFA Champions League title and scored 35 goals in the season.
Dembélé also won the 2025 Ballon d'Or and was Ligue 1's top scorer.

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