Technical observer

UEFA Champions League Young Player: Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele has been named the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA’s Technical Observer group after the Frenchman made a vital contribution in his team’s run to their maiden European triumph.

The 28-year-old has been outstanding throughout the campaign, and was the leading scorer in the competition for Luis Enrique's side with eight goals. Those included a crucial strike to start a dramatic turnaround against Manchester City on Matchday 7, a hat-trick at Stuttgart on Matchday 8 and winning efforts away to both Liverpool and Arsenal in the knockout phase.

"Ever since I was very small, since I first started playing football, I have dreamt of playing in the Champions League, this great competition. It was incredible to reach the final and it's even more incredible to win it. It's an unbelievable feeling. I am proud of the journey we went on. I am proud of everything I have done throughout my career to achieve this result. It's magnificent,” said Dembele.