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resourceful but they might also want to see his efforts again this season to determine his quality over those other players, so actually wining the champions League again could make his Ballon d'Or possible because he would definitely be rated high, but what I'm we are going to see new players that would outshine him, his Ballon d'Or chances will not be as strong as it is now.
The player's efforts of the new season is not necessary or needed when giving out award of a previous season to deserving players. It is the achievements and performances of the players in the recently concluded season that are carefully and critically analyse to determine who will win the Ballon d'Or. So Dembele don't need to win any trophy this season or put in any other special performances to increase his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or in the current season.