Louis Saha, the former renowned striker, has spoken out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or, placing 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé at the top of the list of favorites. For Saha, it is Dembélé’s spectacular progress and hard work at PSG that fully justify this prestigious award, as he explained to BoyleSports. This analysis highlights Dembélé’s decisive impact this season.
Saha: “Not because he’s French, but because Dembélé has improved the most”
“For me this year, the Ballon d’Or is for Dembélé. Not because he’s French, but because Dembélé has been the one who has improved the most. He has always been a diamond, someone who can score and create a lot, but the way he has shown himself and worked so hard… I find that very impressive.
It’s really been an incredible season for him: he has scored many goals, delivered numerous assists, and experienced some very special moments over the year.”
Ousmane Dembélé has had an exceptional 2024–2025 season, widely praised by his peers and experts alike. With 33 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, he played a key role in PSG’s treble, particularly in the Champions League, where he was named UEFA’s Player of the Season.
His consistency and influence on the game — both through his goals and creativity — have impressed opponents and teammates. His constant progress and collective impact make him a legitimate favorite for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, as Louis Saha points out.
