Usman Dembélé has delivered a sensational season for . When asked about Dembélé’s progress, van Basten high praise for the forward, drawing a flattering comparison to one of football’s greatest legends—a revered figure in the Netherlands.
“He plays somewhat like Johan Cruyff, who often operated as a false forward,” Van Basten told L’Équipe.
This transformation really kicked in around mid-season because there were still many issues early on. When Dembélé started playing centrally, his freedom made the team significantly stronger.”
Another former AC Milan star and Ballon d’Or winner, Ruud Gullit (1987), who also works as a Ziggo Sport consultant, echoed the praise.
“He’s scoring goals, and I think, ‘I’ve never seen you do that before!’ He’s a breath of fresh air. This is the first year he’s performed like this, and now I wonder if he can maintain it. I hope he can,” Gullit commented.
This season, Usman Dembélé featured in 49 matches, netting 33 goals and providing 15 assists. With PSG, the Frenchman secured the Champions League, title, and French Cup, firmly establishing himself as the team’s key leader. Transfermarkt currently values Dembélé at €90 million.
