Ballon d’Or 2025: Most complete player – Clichy names player to win award

Former France defender, Gael Clichy, has tipped Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award.

Speaking on RMC Sport, Clichy claimed Dembele is “hands down” the most deserving candidate.

“The Ballon d’Or rewards players who are decisive: you have to take into account individual statistics, which have been highlighted by Cristiano and Lionel Messi,” Clich said.

“This year, Ousmane Dembele has some pretty crazy numbers.

“And when he came on during the match, he was sharp, with or without possession, when he pressed.

“Failing to reach 90 goals in a year, for me today Dembele is the winner hands down.

“With Thierry Henry, we say that Ousmane is the most complete, he can score and make others score, cause chaos around him, he contributes defensively with his pressing.”

Dembele and PSG were unable to finish the fine campaign with another trophy, losing 3-0 to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

But Dembele has still enjoyed a stunning individual season, recording 35 goals and 16 assists in 52 matches across all competitions.

Ballon d’Or 2025: Most complete player – Clichy names player to win award