Ousmane Dembélé Retains Title as Best Player in Ligue 1 at 34th UNFP Trophies Ceremony
The 34th UNFP Trophies ceremony concluded with the announcement of the best player in Ligue 1. Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning champion, was among the five nominees, along with Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Mason Greenwood, and Florian Thauvin. Despite Thauvin's impressive performance with 10 goals and 5 assists in 31 matches for RC Lens, Dembélé managed to retain his title, becoming the fifth player in history to do so at the UNFP Trophies.
Dembélé, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, showcased his skills in 20 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists. His exceptional performance earned him the recognition of his fellow Ligue 1 players, who voted in his favor for the prestigious award. The talented forward expressed his gratitude to his club, teammates, supporters, and family for their unwavering support, as well as acknowledging the contribution of his coach Luis Enrique and teammate Vitinha.
With the Champions League final and the World Cup on the horizon, Dembélé remains focused on achieving further success on the field. Despite the competitive field of nominees, Dembélé's consistent performance and impact on the pitch secured his second consecutive UNFP Trophies win, solidifying his status as one of the top players in Ligue 1.