The suspense surrounding the 2025 Ballon d’Or is far from over. While Achraf Hakimi has recently made his case — sparking debate at PSG — the award looks set to be decided between two standout candidates: Ousmane Dembélé, European champion with PSG, and Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal.
Speaking at an event celebrating his contract extension, Barça defender Jules Koundé was asked to give his opinion. His answer left little room for doubt:
“You’re putting me in a difficult position because there’s also Dembélé (laughs). But I’ll say this: if Lamine Yamal wins, it’s deserved.”
Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembélé vs Yamal, no doubt about it
In short, Koundé favors his Barça teammate over his fellow Frenchman from PSG. His stance also reflects the current narrative: Yamal, just 17, is dazzling the football world, while Dembélé is enjoying a career-best season in Paris.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or is shaping up to be an electrifying duel: Barça vs PSG, youthful brilliance vs late bloom. The final verdict will come in just a few weeks.
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