Ousmane Dembélé

#7 Attacker · 29 yrs

🇫🇷 France · FIFA World Cup 2026 →

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Player Profile

Dembélé's ability to draw defenders creates space for Mbappé's runs through the centre and left channel.

Tactical Role

Creates chaos on the right wing with unpredictable dribbling. Can go outside or cut inside, making him impossible to defend with a single marker.

Key Strengths

Dribbling

International Record (France)

20 Caps

Bio

Born 1997-05-15 (29)

Birthplace Vernon

Height 179 cm

Nationality France

Positions forward

Club Career

France U17

2013 — 2014

France U18

2014 — 2015

France U19

2015 — 2015

Stade Rennais

2015 — 2016

France U21

2016 — 2016

Borussia Dortmund

2016 — 2017

France

2016 — present

Barcelona

2017 — 2023

PSG

2023 — present

Honors (2)

Knight of the Legion of Honour Ballon d'Or

Iconic Moments

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2018 World Cup winner — final substitute goal setup TROPHY MOMENT 2018

Part of France's 2018 World Cup winning squad, providing the cross that led to Mbappé's goal vs Argentina in the round of 16.

Why it matters

At 21, was a key contributor in France's World Cup triumph with his electric pace and dribbling.

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PSG debut season — Ligue 1 assists leader 2023-24 RECORD 2023-24

Led Ligue 1 in assists in his first season at PSG after transferring from Barcelona.

Why it matters

Proved his ability to be a consistent creative force after years of injury struggles at Barcelona.

Why France's Olise is moving into Ballon d'Or pictureJun 9

Michael Olise's remarkable season with Bayer Munich positions him as a serious Ballon d'Or candidate.

World Cup 2026: Squad Announcements TrackerMay 28

Tracking which of the 48 nations have confirmed their World Cup squads, with notable inclusions and surprise omissions.