Dembele performed well enough this year to truly deserve the award. If Paris Saint-Germain has the potential to win every trophy, it's thanks to him. Winning the Ballon d'Or would be a historic moment for him. I don't think his opponents this year are very strong, and I believe Dembele will win the award. While Mbappé has played well individually, he hasn't brought much success to his team. Therefore, Dembele, whose team is full of success, is the more logical and strong candidate.
Dembele's decision to leave Barcelona has had a significant impact. After all, his transformation from a glass ceiling at Barcelona to a predator with sharp instincts at PSG is clearly a difference.
So, when we talk about the Ballon d'Or now, and him being considered a strong candidate for it, it's understandable. Given his achievements last season, particularly with trophies in Ligue 1, the Champions League, and even a chance to win the Club World Cup, and his personal achievement of being the top scorer in Ligue 1, he certainly deserves to be a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or this time around.
Speaking of other things, Mbappé, in particular, seems to be feeling a bit of pressure this season. Although he is also the top scorer in La Liga, his trophy haul in his first season in La Liga has clearly been less than stellar, so he needs to improve. But this clearly isn't just for Mbappé, but for all the players and the Madrid club itself, as they must strive to improve to ensure next season meets expectations.
The only problem now is Madrid's attack, as Vini and Mbappé still haven't found a good balance.