Javier Pastore, former attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain (2011-2018), where he left his mark on history and the hearts of fans, was invited by Le Parisien to discuss the possible Ballon d’Or 2025 for 28-year-old PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé.
Pastore “He’s a player who’s never stopped this season.”
“He deserves it! He’s a player who’s never stopped this season and has been really consistent. The Club World Cup this summer could make all the difference. We’ll wait and see how it goes…But after the year he’s had, he’ll be first or second, 100%.”
This position is easy to understand. Dembélé has been a superb footballer this season. Even if you’d almost forget that he still lacked effectiveness in the first few months. His real breakthrough in front of goal came in 2025.
But before that, he was already putting in great defensive efforts and was very creative. He added goals to that, which logically helps his team to make an impression. But also to help his team win. Dembélé can only be a serious candidate.
Some people have scored more than him, but that’s not the way to sum up a footballer. All his work for the team is remarkable. With this in mind, we’d also like to hear from other Parisians. Like Fabian Ruiz (29-year-old midfielder) or Achraf Hakimi (26-year-old right-back). The most important thing is that PSG have been the best team in Europe this season.
