In a recent ranking by ESPN, Ousmane Dembélé takes the top spot among the best football players in the world, surpassing notable talents like FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé.

The ranking highlights Dembélé as “the most complete attacker of the current era,” despite noting his physical frailty and reliability issues, having only participated in 22 Ligue 1 matches last season.

Lamine Yamal, the 19-year-old sensation from FC Barcelona, secured the second position. He had a successful season, winning La Liga and the FIFA World Cup with Spain, but his tally of nine goals and 13 assists indicates room for improvement, making it unlikely for him to contend for the Ballon d’Or this year.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ranks third, impressing fans during the UEFA Champions League where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists, playing a crucial role in PSG’s title defense. If Georgia qualifies for the World Cup, Kvaratskhelia could emerge as a strong Ballon d’Or candidate.

With two players in the top five, PSG is well positioned as they aim for a third consecutive Champions League title. The team will need Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia to maintain peak performance and avoid injuries as they kick off their title defense on September 9 against Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes.