Ousmane Dembélé (28), winger for Paris Saint-Germain, has just been named “Man of the Year” by GQ France magazine. This accolade comes after a season in which he swept all before him, as GQ points out in its introduction. Dembélé discusses the Champions League, a Ballon d’Or, a few personal favorites, and a nod to Aznavour in a candid profile.
This distinction perfectly illustrates Ousmane Dembélé’s upward trajectory, as he is clearly experiencing the most remarkable season of his career. Crowned Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain and awarded the Ballon d’Or, the 28-year-old winger is embracing a truly remarkable, almost epic, year.
In the interview reported by GQ, he paints a self-portrait that reveals much about his newfound maturity: a player who proudly displays his wedding ring as a lucky charm, who lists Aznavour’s “Formidable” as the soundtrack of his year, and who cites Equalizer 3 as his favorite film.
This blend of personal experience, pop culture references, and the sacred bond of football reveals a Dembélé who is fully aware of his own narrative. Paris was looking for a charismatic post-Mbappé figure: they may have just created one without even trying.
