History of Ousmane Dembélé in Timeline

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.

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May 1997: Ousmane Dembélé's Birth

In May 1997, Masour Ousmane Dembélé was born. He is a French professional footballer known for his skills as a striker or winger.

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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.

August 2016: First call up to France squad

In August 2016, Ousmane Dembélé received his first call-up to the senior France national team for friendlies against Italy and Belarus, stepping in after Alexandre Lacazette and Nabil Fekir withdrew due to injuries.

2016: Bundesliga Rookie of the Season

During the 2016 season, Dembélé was named to the Bundesliga Team of the Season and awarded Rookie of the Season.

2016: Senior International Debut for France

In 2016, Dembélé made his senior international debut for France.

2016: Transfer to Borussia Dortmund

In 2016, Dembélé transferred to Borussia Dortmund after being named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.

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.

June 2017: First goal for France

In June 2017, specifically on the 13th, Dembélé scored his first goal for France during a friendly match against England, which France won 3–2.

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.

January 2018: Hamstring Injury

In January 2018, Dembélé injured himself against Real Sociedad after recovering from another injury.

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.

2019: Left Hamstring Injury

In 2019, Dembélé injured his left hamstring in the opening match of the La Liga season against Athletic Bilbao.

February 2020: Serious Hamstring Tear

In February 2020, Dembélé suffered a serious hamstring tear, ending his season.

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

In 2020, Dembélé featured at UEFA Euro 2020 for France.

June 2021: Hamstring Injury at Euro 2020

In June 2021, Dembélé suffered a hamstring injury while playing for France at UEFA Euro 2020, requiring surgery.

July 2021: Racial Comments Controversy

In July 2021, a video surfaced online showing Dembélé making racial comments about Japanese technicians in a hotel room, which caused a controversy. He was with teammate Antoine Griezmann at the time.

December 2021: Marriage

In December 2021, Dembélé married a Moroccan woman in France in a traditional Moroccan ceremony.

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.

September 2022: Birth of daughter

In September 2022, Dembélé and his wife welcomed the birth of their daughter.

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.

August 2023: Joins Paris Saint-Germain

In August 2023, Dembélé joined Paris Saint-Germain on a contract until June 2028.

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.