By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
ParisFansParisFansParisFans
  • Club
  • PSG News
  • Transfer
  • Champions League
  • Videos
Search
© 2024 Parisfans.fr. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Dembélé compared to Cruyff by another Dutch legend!
ParisFansParisFans
Search
  • Club
  • PSG News
  • Transfer
  • Champions League
  • Videos
Follow US
© 2024 Parisfans.fr. All Rights Reserved.
PSG News

Dembélé compared to Cruyff by another Dutch legend!

Last updated: 10 June 2025 at 21:23
By Flavien Casini Published 10 June 2025
2 Min Read
Dembélé compared to Cruyff by another Dutch legend!
@Lars Baron/Getty Images
SHARE

Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélé, 28, received rare praise from Marco Van Basten on Ziggo Sport, relayed by L’Équipe. The three-time Dutch Ballon d’Or winner compared his axial repositioning to Johan Cruyff’s way of playing, underlining the collective impact of this tactical choice.

Van Basten “His freedom has allowed the collective to become very good”

“He plays a bit like Johan Cruyff, who was often a false striker,” he said, immediately adding that he was “talking about the way he played”, not the intrinsic level – even if the path of thought is striking since, since then, a good number of players have evolved in this false number 9 role.

“It started around the middle of the season, because there were still a lot of problems at the beginning. When Dembélé started playing in the center, his freedom allowed the team to become very good.”

Ousmane Dembélé has established himself as an atypical striker at Paris Saint-Germain, thanks to both his refined technique and his ability to adapt to the demands of the team. His versatility, ambidexterity and creativity remain intact, but he now puts these qualities at the service of the group.

This season, his defensive commitment, his intelligence when playing without the ball and his ability to make his partners shine were decisive factors in PSG’s successes, particularly in the Champions League. Dembélé is no longer just a dribbler or a breakaway player: he now embodies tactical maturity and team spirit, the symbol of a Parisian collective that is finally united and performing well.

  

You Might Also Like

All of Dembélé’s decisive moments in the 2024-2025 Champions League

Transfer – Dembélé set for a huge salary at PSG!

Dembélé’s words on performance, pressing and strong ties

Dembélé’s strong words on PSG/Bayern and the 2024-2025 season

PSG – McAllister recounts his humiliation at the hands of Dembélé in the Champions League

TAGGED: Ousmane Dembélé
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Flipboard Copy Link
Previous Article Dembélé compared to Cruyff by another Dutch legend!  Transfer- A PSG player heading for Qatar?
Next Article Dembélé compared to Cruyff by another Dutch legend!  Club World Cup – Strong words from Luis Enrique!

Stay Connected

119.9k Followers Like
31.6k Followers Follow
6k Followers Follow
9.1k Subscribers Subscribe
360 Followers Follow

Latest News

Official – Bad news, PSG announces a major departure
Official – Bad news, PSG announces a major departure
Club Top News 25 July 2025
PSG Transfer – Donnarumma, a club ready to take action!
PSG Transfer – Donnarumma, a club ready to take action!
Top News Transfer 25 July 2025
PSG Transfer – These two players have said goodbye!
PSG Transfer – These two players have said goodbye!
Top News Transfer 25 July 2025
Transfer – Excellent news, this talented player is set to sign with PSG!
Transfer – Excellent news, this talented player is set to sign with PSG!
Top News Transfer 25 July 2025
Transfer – Zabarnyi to PSG, agreement finally announced!
Transfer – Zabarnyi to PSG, agreement finally announced!
Top News Transfer 25 July 2025

You Might also Like

All of Dembélé's decisive moments in the 2024-2025 Champions League
Videos

All of Dembélé’s decisive moments in the 2024-2025 Champions League

24 July 2025
Transfer – Dembélé set for a huge salary at PSG!
Top NewsTransfer

Transfer – Dembélé set for a huge salary at PSG!

17 July 2025
Dembélé's words on performance, pressing and strong ties
Club

Dembélé’s words on performance, pressing and strong ties

5 July 2025
Dembélé's strong words on PSG/Bayern and the 2024-2025 season
Club

Dembélé’s strong words on PSG/Bayern and the 2024-2025 season

5 July 2025
//

Since 2015, Parisfans, our PSG news site managed by real supporters of the capital club, has transmitted all the Paris Saint-Germain news daily and has been read by millions of visitors around the world.

ParisFansParisFans
Follow US
Copyright © 2015-2025 Parisfans.fr, 1st amateur site dedicated to PSG news - All rights are reserved. Reproduction of this site is prohibited. - About Us - Privacy policy - Terms of use