Ousmane Dembele has been paid a special tribute by adidas in the wake of his Ballon d’Or triumph, with a nod being offered to the Paris Saint-Germain star’s Steph Curry-inspired goal celebration. The France international, who is clearly a big fan of NBA icons, has been named the best player on the planet in 2025 – allowing a place in the history books to be secured.

  • Dembele joins exclusive trophy club

    Dembele now forms part of an exclusive group of players that have won the Golden Ball, Champions League and World Cup. He claimed a global crown with France in 2018, before helping PSG to land the most prestigious prize in European football last season.

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  • Dembele named best player on the planet

    The 28-year-old hit 35 goals in 2024-25, as PSG picked up three trophies, and said exploits have allowed him to fend off competition from Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the Ballon d’Or stakes.

  • Messi also forms part of adidas talent stable

    His success has been acknowledged by adidas, who boast eight-time Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi in their endorsement stable. They have paid tribute to the “Man of the Year” in football circles.

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    Celebration borrowed from NBA icon Curry

    Dembele is pictured striking his favourite goal celebration pose, which has been borrowed from basketball superstar Curry – with the Golden States Warriors icon taking to hitting ‘sleep’ mode after scoring crucial points and winning major honours.