Career Timeline of Ousmane Dembélé: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Ousmane Dembélé, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer renowned for his pace, technique, and dribbling skills. He plays as a striker or winger for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and represents the France national team. Often considered among the world's best players, Dembélé is a highly regarded attacking talent in contemporary football.
13 hours ago : Ousmane Dembélé Addresses Ballon d’Or Battle; Super Ballon d’Or Candidates Considered for 2025.
Ousmane Dembélé discussed the Ballon d’Or competition with Lamine Yamal. France Football is considering candidates like Messi and Ronaldo for the Super Ballon d’Or. Odds for Ballon d'Or 2025 were published with favorites listed.
September 2014: Senior Debut for Rennes' Reserve Side
In September 2014, Dembélé made his senior debut for Rennes' reserve side, contributing to a 2–0 victory.
May 2015: Hat-trick for Rennes' Reserve Side
In May 2015, Dembélé scored a hat-trick in a 6–1 win for Rennes' reserve side.
November 2015: Professional Debut for Rennes
In November 2015, Dembélé made his professional debut for Rennes in Ligue 1 and scored his first Ligue 1 goal.
January 2016: Goal Against Lorient
In January 2016, Dembélé scored a goal for Rennes in a match against Lorient.
May 2016: Signed with Borussia Dortmund
In May 2016, Dembélé signed a five-year contract with Borussia Dortmund.
2016: Senior International Debut for France
In 2016, Dembélé made his senior international debut for France.
April 2017: DFB-Pokal Semi-Final Contribution
In April 2017, during the DFB-Pokal semi-final, Dembélé assisted and scored the winning goal, helping Dortmund reach the final.
August 2017: Agreement to Sign for Barcelona
In August 2017, Barcelona announced an agreement to sign Dembélé for €105 million plus add-ons.
2017: Transfer to Barcelona
In 2017, Dembélé joined Barcelona for an initial fee of €105 million, making him one of the most expensive players at the time.
March 2018: First Goal for Barcelona
On March 14 2018, Dembélé scored his first goal for Barcelona against Chelsea in the Champions League.
May 2018: Named in French squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup
In May 2018, Dembélé was included in the 23-man French squad that would compete in the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia.
August 2018: Scored Winning Goal Against Sevilla
In August 2018, Dembélé scored the winning goal against Sevilla in the Supercopa de España.
2018: FIFA World Cup Win
In 2018, Dembélé was part of the France squad that won the FIFA World Cup.
September 2020: Return to the Field
In September 2020, Dembélé returned to the field after ten months, playing as a substitute against Villarreal.
2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Appearance
May 2022: Two Assists against Celta Vigo
In May 2022, Dembélé provided two assists in a match against Celta Vigo.
July 2022: Contract Extension with Barcelona
In July 2022, Dembélé extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2024.
2022: 2022 World Cup Appearance
In 2022, Dembélé featured in the World Cup, finishing as runners-up with France.
2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup
In 2022, Dembélé was part of the French squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing in all games as France finished as runner-ups. He started the final but was substituted in the 41st minute after conceding a penalty.
November 2023: Goal in 14-0 win over Gibraltar
On November 18, 2023, Dembélé scored a goal in France's 14–0 victory over Gibraltar during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, marking the largest win in the history of the France national team.
April 2024: Champions League Goal with PSG
In April 2024, Dembélé scored his first Champions League goal with PSG against his former club, Barcelona.
2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Appearance
2024: Successful Season with PSG
In the 2024 season, Dembélé had a resurgence, contributing significantly as PSG won a continental treble and earning individual accolades.
January 2025: Multiple Goals and Victories
In January 2025, Dembélé scored a stoppage-time winner, achieved his second career hat-trick, and helped PSG qualify to the knockout phase play-offs.
May 2025: Ligue 1 Top Scorer and Champion League Winner
In May 2025, Dembélé ended the season as joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 and won the Champions League with PSG.
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