Ousmane Dembele: Ballon d’Or favourite joined by beautiful wife Rima Edbouche to celebrate historic UCL title
Ousmane Dembélé's journey has been nothing short of remarkable.
Once a promising talent at Barcelona, his time there was marred by injuries and inconsistent performances.
However, since joining Paris Saint-Germain, Dembélé has transformed into one of Europe's most lethal forwards.
His pivotal role in PSG's historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final solidified his status as a top contender for the Ballon d'Or.
A historic night in Munich
The Allianz Arena in Munich witnessed a footballing spectacle as PSG clinched their first-ever Champions League title with a resounding 5-0 win over Inter Milan.
Dembélé was instrumental in the victory, providing two assists and showcasing his exceptional vision and playmaking abilities.
The match was highlighted by goals from Achraf Hakimi, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu, with Doué becoming the youngest player to score a brace in a Champions League final at 19 years and 362 days.
This triumph marked the culmination of a season where PSG also secured the Ligue 1 and French Cup titles, completing an unprecedented continental quadruple.
Rima Edbouche: Meet Dembele’s beautiful wife cheering him on to glory
Celebrating alongside Dembélé on Saturday night in Munich was his wife, Rima Edbouche.
Rima is a Moroccan influencer known for her modest fashion and private lifestyle.
Despite her significant social media following, Ebdouche maintains a level of anonymity, often concealing her face in public appearances.
Born in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, in 1999, she has amassed over 140,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her family's life and her fashion brand, Razalae.
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Ebdouche's support has been unwavering, attending key matches and celebrating her husband's achievements with their daughter.
With the Ballon d'Or ceremony approaching in September, all eyes will be on the French forward as he aims to cap off a season for the ages.
Ballon d'Or aspirations
Dembélé's stellar performances have propelled him to the forefront of Ballon d'Or discussions.
A recent poll by L'Équipe revealed that 40.9% of respondents believe Dembélé will win the prestigious award in 2025, surpassing other contenders like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
His statistics this season are impressive, with 33 goals and 12 assists across all competitions.
Former Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernández defended Dembélé's time at the club, attributing his earlier struggles to a lack of patience and support.
In an interview with Diario Sport, Fernández said as per Cadena SER:
"We didn't have the necessary patience with Ousmane. Neither you, the press, nor us. Honestly, I think we mistreated this player a lot. I have to put it this way.”
One of the reasons he also gave for the difference in Dembélé's level between Barcelona and PSG is his youth.
"He didn't understand many things. He came very young, and look, I wanted him even two years earlier; he had extraordinary talent,"
With his current form, Dembélé, a French international of Mauritanian descent, is poised to become the first Black footballer to win the Ballon d'Or since George Weah's historic win in 1995.