Karim Benzema paid a strong tribute to Ousmane Dembélé (28) in an interview with AS. The Al-Ittihad striker praised an “exceptional” player who managed to shine at Paris Saint-Germain and win a Ballon d’Or thanks to his decisive goals. A rare form of recognition coming from a heavyweight.
Benzema: “He’s a good person”
“He overcame very difficult moments. He’s a good guy, a phenomenon, a great player. (…) His career in Paris is exceptional. He won the Ballon d’Or in Paris thanks to the many goals he scored in decisive moments. He fully deserved it.”
Benzema’s words are never random, and this perspective on Ousmane Dembélé sheds new light on his spell at Paris Saint-Germain. The French winger, often described as unpredictable, actually built a career shaped by resilience: injuries, doubts, immense expectations… and yet, at the end of the road, a Ballon d’Or.
Benzema, who knows better than anyone the price of consistency at the highest level, highlights Dembélé’s ability to deliver in the most crucial moments — those that shape a player’s legacy in the eyes of a locker room and a club.
This praise also underlines the true impact of his decisive goals, often overshadowed by the image of a flashy, unpredictable player. The compliment from one Ballon d’Or winner to another reminds everyone of something that is sometimes forgotten: in Paris, Dembélé didn’t just improve — he defined an era.
