Dembele Secures Back-to-Back Ligue 1 Player of the Year Award

PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, cementing his status as the talisman of French football following the departure of Kylian Mbappé.

​The 28-year-old was honored at a prestigious ceremony on Monday, joining an elite club of just five players—including Zlatan Ibrahimović—to win the award in back-to-back years. Despite a season hampered by injuries, Dembélé’s efficiency proved decisive in PSG’s domestic dominance and their march to the Champions League final against Arsenal.

​Efficiency Over Volume

​While Dembélé’s minutes were significantly lower this term compared to his debut season in Paris, his impact remained unmatched.

• ​2026 Stats: 10 goals and 6 assists in just 960 minutes of Ligue 1 action.
• ​Comparison: Last season, he registered 21 goals and 8 assists in over 1,700 minutes.

​”It’s an individual trophy, but every honor I’ve won is a testament to the strength of this team,” Dembélé said during his acceptance speech. Validviewnetwork reports indicate that the Frenchman’s resurgence under Luis Enrique has been a focal point of PSG’s tactical evolution this year.

​A Golden Era for PSG

​The award ceremony served as a victory lap for the Parisian giants. PSG currently sits six points clear of second-placed Lens with only two matches remaining. A single point in their upcoming clash against Lens on Wednesday will officially confirm them as champions for the fifth year running and the 12th time in 14 seasons.

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​Dembélé’s teammate, Désiré Doué, took home the Young Player of the Year award, while Lens manager Pierre Sage was named Coach of the Year for mounting the most serious challenge to PSG’s throne.

​Eyeing European Glory

​Beyond domestic silver, Dembélé is focused on the upcoming Champions League final later this month. After narrowly edging out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in a thrilling semi-final, the French champions are looking to secure their first-ever European crown. Validviewnetwork reports suggest that Dembélé’s fitness levels are being closely monitored to ensure he is at peak performance for the showdown in London.