About Ousmane Dembélé (French Football Player)
Masour Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional football player. He currently plays for La Liga club Barcelona and the French national team. His playing position is a winger. He is a winger who can play on either flank, due to his ability to use both feet and to utilize his technical ability, speed, and agility in order to get past opponents or beat defenders in one-on-one situations. He is well-known for his ability to use either foot; a highly skillful player, his dribbling skills and ability to perform elaborate moves allow him to cut through from the left or right wing in order to score or create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates.
Ousmane Dembélé took his first footballing steps in nearby Evreux, first at ALM Evreux and then at Evreux FC 27 between the ages of 12 and 13. In 2010, he joined the youth team of Rennes and began his career at the club. In July 2016, he signed a five-year contract with German club Borussia Dortmund for the transfer fee of €35 million and went on to win the DFB-Pokal with the club in the 2016-17 season, scoring a goal in the final. In August 2017, he was transferred to Barcelona for an initial fee of €105 million, becoming at the time the joint-second most expensive footballer ever alongside compatriot Paul Pogba. He subsequently won the double of La Liga and Copa del Rey in an injury-riddled first season in Spain. With Barcelona, he went on to win two league titles, Copa del Rey and one Supercopa de Espana.
On the international level, Ousmane Dembélé has represented France at various age levels. He has represented France at U17, U18, U19, U21, and the senior level. After winning 20 caps and scoring five goals at the youth level, he made his senior international team debut for France on 1 September 2016. He was a part of the France squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, also featuring at UEFA Euro 2020.
Early Life and Family
Ousmane Dembélé was born on 15 May 1997. His birthplace is Vernon, France. His birth name is Masour Ousmane Dembélé. He holds French nationality and he belongs to mixed ethnicity. Likewise, his religion is Muslim and as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Taurus. His mother is Mauritanian-Senegalese from Waly Diantang, while his father is Malian. His father’s name is Ousmane Snr and his mother’s name is Fatimata Dembélé. His parents were migrants from Mauritania (West Africa) who forced their way into France to earn a better living. About his siblings, he has one brother and sister whose names have been kept secret and have not been disclosed yet. About his education, it will be updated here soon.
Ousmane Dembélé’s Personal Life
Looking at his personal life, Ousmane Dembélé is a married guy. He is married to the stunning Moroccan star Rima Edbouche who have been together for a long time. His wife, Rima Edbouche is a TikTok star with millions of likes. It is still unknown when exactly they started their relationship as they keep their personal lives very private. The couple tied the knot in the Moroccan traditional way in December 2021, during the Christmas holidays. Their wedding was celebrated in a Moroccan way, as there was Moroccan music and the bride was wearing a traditional Moroccan caftan. At present, they are enjoying their life and are living their life happily together.
Ousmane Dembélé’s Net Worth
Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional football player who currently plays for La Liga club Barcelona. He is a very talented football player and with his continuous hard work and dedication, he has accumulated a huge amount of money from his football career which is his major source of wealth. In July 2016, he signed a five-year contract with German club Borussia Dortmund for a transfer fee of €35 million. In August 2017, he was transferred to Barcelona for an initial fee of €105 million, becoming at the time the joint-second most expensive footballer ever alongside compatriot Paul Pogba. As of 2022, the net worth of Ousmane Dembélé is believed to be €28.5 million where he received £14.9 million as a yearly salary from his current club. Besides this, he also earns a decent amount of money from sponsorship, salary from the national team, endorsement deals with various brands including Nike, and more. As of now, he is satisfied with his earnings. In addition, his market value is around €30 million.
Ousmane Dembélé’s Height
Ousmane Dembélé stands at a height of 1.78m i.e. 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 67kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His chest size is 40 inches, his arms size is 13 inches and his waist size is 34 inches. Overall, he has got a healthy body with a charming personality. In addition, his sexual orientation is straight.
Ousmane Dembélé Transfer History
- He took his first footballing steps in nearby Evreux, first at ALM Evreux and then at Evreux FC 27 between the ages of 12 and 13.
- In 2010, he joined the youth team of Rennes and began his career at the club.
- In July 2016, he signed a five-year contract with German club Borussia Dortmund for a transfer fee of €35 million.
- In August 2017, he was transferred to Barcelona for an initial fee of €105 million, becoming at the time the joint-second most expensive footballer ever alongside compatriot Paul Pogba.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2016-17 DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund.
- Won the 2017-18, 2018-19 La Liga with Barcelona.
- Won the 2017-18, 2020-21 Copa del Rey with Barcelona.
- Won the 2018 Supercopa de Espana with Barcelona.
- Won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.
Awards
- Won the 2015-16 UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
- Won the 2016-17 Bundesliga Rookie of the Season.
- Won the 2016-17 VDV Newcomer of the Season.
Orders
- 2018 Knight of the Legion of Honour.
