PSG striker Usmon Dembélé, who has captivated millions of fans with his talent and agile movements on the field, and the recently Ballon d'Or-2025 winner, spoke about the players who served as role models for him.
"When I played for Barcelona, I played alongside Lionel Messi. He often acted as a "deceptive nine." His every step, his skill in deceiving opponents with a leather ball, was truly astonishing. Receiving his passes wasn't difficult for me because Sergio Busquets felt Messi very well and was skilled at giving him accurate passes. Therefore, playing with him was a great school," Dembélé said in an interview with France Football.
The French striker also noted that he closely monitors two stars of modern football - Englishman Harry Kane and French compatriot Kylian Mbappé. "They are among the players I pay attention to with their movements on the field, their ability to score goals, and their effectiveness in the game. There is a lot to learn from them," he added.
As a reminder, Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi played together for Barcelona between 2017 and 2021. It's true that this period was not only a source of professional growth for Dembélé but also inspired him to stand among the greatest in world football.
At the same time, Dembélé's words indicate that he is still aiming for new heights in football and striving to learn from the stars who set an example for him.
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