PSG's Ousmane Dembélé Named Ligue 1 Player of Year

Ousmane Dembélé was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year at the UNFP awards, ending Kylian Mbappé's five-year winning streak following his departure to Real Madrid. Dembélé led Paris Saint-Germain to their 13th French title, finishing as Ligue 1's top scorer with 21 goals and tallying 33 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions. PSG dominated the awards ceremony, with Luis Enrique honored as Coach of the Year and Desire Doue named Best Young Player, while Lille’s Lucas Chevalier won Best Goalkeeper, preventing a PSG clean sweep. The awards ceremony highlighted PSG's strong season as they pursue a treble, with upcoming French Cup and Champions League finals. Additionally, Kylian Mbappé was recognized as the best French player abroad, and Amine Gouiri won Goal of the Season for a spectacular bicycle kick. The event celebrated the exceptional talent and achievements in French football for the 2024/25 season.