Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer born on May 15th, 1997, in Vernon, a small city located in the northern part of France. He is considered one of the most talented young players in European football, with his exceptional pace, close control, and impressive technical ability on the ball.
Dembélé started his football journey at a very young age and joined the youth academy of Stade Rennais FC at the age of 13. He quickly rose through the youth ranks and made his professional debut for the club in the 2015-16 season at the age of just 18.
His impressive performances at Rennais caught the attention of top European clubs, and in the summer of 2016, he made a high-profile move to Borussia Dortmund in Germany. He continued to showcase his immense talent in the Bundesliga, and it was not long before some of the biggest clubs in the world came calling.
Eventually, FC Barcelona won the race to sign the young Frenchman, and he made the move to the Catalan giants in 2017. Despite a few injury setbacks in his first season, Dembélé quickly became a regular in the Barcelona side, contributing with goals and assists regularly.
Dembélé’s lightning-fast speed and impeccable ball control make him not only a lethal finisher but also a great provider for his team-mates. His dribbling skills are unmatched, and he has the ability to glide past defenders with ease. He also possesses the versatility to play anywhere in attack and across all three positions.
At the age of 24, Dembélé is considered one of the most exciting players in world football, and if he continues on his current path, he is sure to become one of the greats of the game.