- PSG were crowned European champions after thrashing Inter Milan in Munich
- Desire Doue scored twice while Ousmane Dembele registered two assists
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Ousmane Dembele has capped off a sensational season with Paris Saint-Germain by being named UEFA Men’s Player of the Season after inspiring the French giants to a stunning in the Champions League final in Munich.
PSG were crowned European champions for the first time after a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan—the largest winning margin ever seen in a final of Europe’s elite club competition.
Dembele endured a difficult start to the campaign, even being dropped by coach Luis Enrique for a group stage clash with Arsenal due to disciplinary issues.
However, the 28-year-old turned his season around after being moved into a more central role, going on to score eight goals in the Champions League.
Although Dembele didn’t get on the scoresheet during PSG’s emphatic win over Inter Milan, he registered two assists and was praised by Luis Enrique as one of the standout displays of the night.
‘I would give the Ballon d’Or to Mr. Ousmane Dembele,’ Enrique said. ‘The way he defended tonight, just that alone could be worth the Ballon d’Or. That’s how you lead a team. Goals, trophies, leadership, defence, his pressing.’
PSG star Ousmane Dembele has been named UEFA Men’s Player of the Season
Meanwhile, tenager Desire Doue has been named the Young Player of the season
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been named in UEFA’s Team of the Season
Meanwhile, Dembele’s PSG team-mate Doue has been named UEFA Men’s Young player of the Season after his impressive display in Munich.
The 19-year-old capped off his outstanding campaign by setting up the opening goal for Achraf Hakimi in the final, before adding two goals of his own.
Dembele and Doue are two of seven PSG players that have been named in UEFA’S Team of the season, with Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha also making the cut.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been named in the side too after a memorable campaign.
The England international scored four goals, including two free-kicks in the quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Barcelona pair Raphinha and Lamine Yamal make up the rest of the team alongside Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni.
