French footballer Ousmane Dembélé has been named the best player of the season, winning The Best award from FIFA. He prevailed in the final vote over his compatriot Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid and the young Spanish star Lamine Yamal of Barcelona. According to Noticias Argentinas, the winner was determined by the votes of coaches and captains of the 211 FIFA-affiliated national teams, as well as by votes from specialized journalists and fans worldwide. The evaluation period ran from August 11, 2024, to August 8, 2025, during which Dembélé was one of the biggest figures in international football. During that time, the French forward was a key piece in PSG's historic season, in which the club achieved a treble by winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Champions League. On an individual level, Dembélé ended the course with impressive numbers, leading the attack under Luis Enrique and being decisive in the most important matches of the European competition. The Best award, given since 2016, once again places Dembélé at the pinnacle of world football, just three months after he also won the Ballon d'Or. In this way, the Frenchman consolidates his definitive comeback after years marked by injuries and confirms his place among the great figures of the current era.
