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Ousmane Dembele stays relaxed in the market for another Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembele rejects the tag of chosen one as he targets consecutive Ballon d'Or awards following success with Paris Saint Germain.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 14 September 2026

Ousmane Dembele insists that hard work rather than natural privilege brought him to the top of football. The Paris Saint Germain forward won the prize last year after scoring thirty three goals and adding thirteen assists in a stellar campaign. His club also swept domestic and continental trophies to cap a remarkable season.

Market movers for the prize

Punters looking at the Ballon d'Or betting markets will note the comments from rival contenders. Kylian Mbappe compared their journeys by stating he was always viewed as the chosen one while Dembele had to graft. Those market dynamics keep the race interesting for anyone holding an ante post slip.

Fabian Ruiz also enters the conversation as an outside shot for the individual accolade. The midfielder won both the Champions League and the World Cup with Spain. That unique double makes him a fascinating long shot for punters who like to back value further down the board.

Calm approach from the holder

Dembele takes a relaxed stance on the upcoming ceremony and feels no pressure to repeat his previous success. He points out that he always worked hard at the back of the class without making noise. Bookmakers continue to monitor his odds closely as voters prepare to cast their ballots.