Ousmane Dembélé’s career has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges, with transfers to different clubs across Europe, his football journey is worth every struggle.

Born on May 15, 1997, in Vernon, France, to a family with West African heritage, he began playing football at the age of six and joined local club Évreux FC. He moved to the Stade Rennais youth academy in 2010, where his talent was quickly recognised.

His rise to Prominence came after his senior debut for Rennes in 2015, and he scored a hat-trick against Nantes, announcing his arrival in Ligue 1.

Dembele moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2016, where he had a breakout season with 10 goals and 21 assists.

Barcelona

Signed with FC Barcelona in 2017 for a reported €145 million, making him the most expensive transfers in Barcelona football history.

While at Barcelona, Dembélé struggled with hamstring issues, muscle strains, and other injuries throughout his career, limiting his impact during crucial moments.

Football lovers looked up to young Dembélé as a perfect replacement for Neymar Jr, as the latter secured a football record signing to Paris Saint-Germain.

He faced criticism during his time at Barcelona, where the pressure and competition for places hindered his progress.

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Paris Saint-Germain

After joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, Dembélé has enjoyed some of the best form of his career, scoring 19 goals in all competitions, including two consecutive hat-tricks in Ligue 1.

International Career
Earned his first cap for the French national team in 2016 and was part of the squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

He solidified his place in France’s starting XI, becoming a primary attacking outlet for Les Bleus.

Recent Success
Dembélé was recently declared the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, recognising him as the best player in the world.

He has played a crucial role in PSG’s success, contributing to their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles.

Dembélé’s career stats

Total Career Appearances: 205
Goals Scored: 63
Assists: 43
Mtransferayed: 15,870
Shot Accuracy: 42%