Kylian Mbappé sends heartfelt 10-word message to Ousmane Dembele after 2025 Ballon d’Or win

Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or following a breakthrough 2024-25 season in which he excelled both individually and collectively with Paris Saint-Germain. After the ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet, his French national team teammate Kylian Mbappé shared a heartfelt 10-word message congratulating the Ballon d’Or winner.

PSG dominated European football last season, winning all domestic trophies before capturing the UEFA Champions League, showcasing elite-level soccer. Dembele contributed 35 goals and 16 assists in 53 games, leading the team in goal contributions while also serving as a key piece in coach Luis Enrique’s system.

Mbappé, meanwhile, failed to contend for the top spots in the Ballon d’Or despite a strong first season at Real Madrid, highlighted by his first Golden Boot. His performances earned him 7th place in the 2025 rankings, far from the top three.

Following Dembele’s victory over Lamine Yamal, Mbappé took to social media to congratulate his former PSG teammate, now a teammate in the French national team. “It’s all about emotions, bro. You deserve 1000 times more,” Mbappé wrote, posting an illustration of Dembele with the Ballon d’Or.

Kylian Mbappe’s message to Ousmane Dembele after winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Dembele’s career has been defined by ups and downs. After shining at Borussia Dortmund, he struggled at FC Barcelona, with injuries severely affecting his consistency. Now back in France under Luis Enrique, he has rediscovered his best form, culminating in his first Ballon d’Or nomination that he ultimately won, further proof of his standout season.

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