Castello Lukeba, a 22-year-old right-back with RB Leipzig and the French U-21 team, was asked by Free Foot about the possible winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old striker for Paris Saint-Germain and Les Bleus, is the obvious choice.
Lukeba ‘Ousmane Dembélé, of course, of course’.
The future Ballon d’Or winner?
Ousmane Dembélé, of course, of course. For me, the season he’s having at Paris Saint-Germain is incredible, especially as he’s been influential for his team throughout the season, so for me it will go to Ousmane Dembélé. And I’m pleased too, because I feel there’s a bit more respect for the French teams.“
Lukeba is clear-cut and can be appreciated. Dembélé is obviously a great candidate for the Ballon d’Or. But we should not forget that it is above all thanks to PSG’s collective performances. The striker was, of course, invaluable. Even if we could point out that other players could be mentioned.
It’s only logical that the focus should be on a French international in France. Let’s just wait for the verdict, scheduled for September 22. That’s a long way off, and there’s a lot to do between now and then. Including the Nations League matches, but above all the Club World Cup, and then the start of the 2025-2026 season.
