Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais and the France national team. He is known for his pace, dribbling, and passing ability.
Early life and youth career
Dembele was born in Vernon, France, on May 15, 1997. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Rennes at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2016.
Senior career
Dembele spent two seasons at Rennes, making over 50 appearances for the club. In 2017, he moved to Borussia Dortmund for a reported €105 million. He quickly became a key player for Dortmund and helped the club win the DFB-Pokal in 2017.
In 2018, Dembele moved to Barcelona for a reported €147 million. He has struggled to live up to expectations at Barcelona, having been hampered by injuries and inconsistent form.
In 2022, Dembele moved to Lyon on a free transfer.
International career
Dembele made his international debut for France in 2017. He has since won 27 caps for the national team and was a member of the France team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2018.
Football Profile
Dembele is a versatile winger who can play on either side of the pitch. He is known for his pace, dribbling, and passing ability. He is also a good finisher and has scored some important goals for his clubs and country.
Dembele is a talented player with a lot of potential. However, he has been criticized for his inconsistent form and his attitude. He has also been injured frequently.
"Dembele is a special player. He has everything you want in a winger. He is fast, he can dribble, he can pass, and he can score goals. He just needs to be more consistent and stay fit." - Thomas Tuchel, former Barcelona manager
