- Michael Oti Adjei is Ghana’s Ballon d’Or voting representative.
- He voted for PSG’s Ousmane Dembele over Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for 2025.
- Dembele’s performances helped PSG win the Champions League, Ligue 1, and domestic cup.
- Oti Adjei cited Dembele’s goals, assists, and development as decisive factors.
- Lamine Yamal had a strong season, but Dembele’s campaign was stronger overall.
- Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or with 1,380 points against Yamal’s 1,059.
Veteran Ghanaian journalist Michael Oti Adjei, Ghana’s representative on the Ballon d’Or voting panel, has explained why he selected PSG forward Ousmane Dembele over Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for the 2025 award.
Oti Adjei said his choice was influenced by Dembele’s performances in a highly successful season for PSG.
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The Frenchman played a key role as PSG secured the Champions League, Ligue 1, and the domestic cup during the 2024/2025 campaign.
While acknowledging Lamine Yamal’s strong performances at Barcelona, Oti Adjei emphasized that Dembele’s contributions in both domestic and international competitions made him the standout player.
He pointed to the French forward’s goals, assists, and overall development as crucial factors behind his decision.
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The results confirmed Oti Adjei’s perspective, with Dembele claiming the 2025 Ballon d’Or by a wide margin. He amassed 1,380 points, comfortably outpacing Lamine Yamal, who earned 1,059 points.
