Paris Saint-Germain stamped their authority on the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign with a stunning representation in the Team of the Season, boasting an unmatched 7 players in the elite XI. It’s not just about quantity — it’s about quality too. Ousmane Dembélé capped off a phenomenal campaign by clinching the prestigious Player of the Tournament award, while Desire Doué earned the crown as Young Player of the Season.
The Parisians were the standout force this season, even though they started with a discouraging performance, they went on to knock out Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal on their way to the final before finally dismantling Inter Milan 5-0 to lift the trophy, and UEFA’s official selection reflects just that.
PSG’s wall of excellence includes: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doué.
The French champions dominated the knockout stages with flair and maturity. Their collective brilliance was driven by standout individual performances — none more so than that of Dembélé.
Dembele has always been electric, but this season Dembélé reached new heights. In 15 Champions League matches, the PSG winger delivered 8 Goals, 6 Assists.
He was the heartbeat of PSG’s attack, his dribbling dizzying defenders and his creativity unlocking the tightest of defenses. Awarded Player of the Season, Dembélé was not just dazzling — he was decisive.
At just 19, Desire Doué was a revelation. After securing a move to PSG, the young Frenchman adapted quickly to the European stage. His pace, technique, and confidence marked him out as one for the future — and the present. With goals and key moments across the knockout phase, UEFA named him the Young Player of the Tournament.
Barcelona might not have reached the final, but two of their stars earned spots in the team: Lamine Yamal: The 17-year-old prodigy continues to break barriers. He lit up the right flank with his fearlessness, registering key goals and assists. Records no longer intimidate him — they chase him. Raphinha, one of the most dangerous attackers of the tournament. In 14 matches, he bagged: 13 Goals and provided 8 Assists.
Statistically, Raphinha even outperformed Dembélé in some metrics, though the PSG man’s deeper impact and team progress perhaps tipped the individual awards in his favor.
Then Declan Rice from Arsenal and Bastoni from inter Milan completed the squad.
The 2024/25 Champions League was a stage of stars, and PSG’s constellation outshined them all. With youth like Doué and Yamal making headlines, and seasoned performers like Dembélé, Raphinha, and Rice dictating battles, the season gave fans drama, goals, and legacy-defining moments. And if this campaign taught us anything, it’s this — the new era of European football has truly arrived.
