PSG Strikers Dembele and Doue Nominated for Laureus Awards

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has received significant recognition with nominations for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, highlighting the achievements of the club and its players. Strikers Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are contenders in multiple categories at this prestigious event, which celebrates the most outstanding sporting feats of the previous year.

PSG’s Team Nomination and Individual Honors

In a competitive field, PSG is nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award. The club will compete against some formidable contenders, including the England women’s football team, the Ryder Cup golf team from Europe, India’s women’s cricket team, the McLaren Formula 1 team, and the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. This nomination follows other notable accolades for the club, such as the Ballon d’Or and the FIFA The Best Awards.

On an individual level, Ousmane Dembele is a candidate for the 2026 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. He faces competition from elite athletes like tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis, MotoGP racer Marc Marquez, and cyclist Tadej Pogacar. Meanwhile, Desire Doue has earned a nomination for the 2026 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award, where he will compete against emerging talents such as tennis player João Fonseca, basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, darts player Luke Littler, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris, and swimmer Yu Zidi.

Ceremony Details and Implications

The winners of each category will be announced at a ceremony scheduled for April 20, 2026, in Madrid. This event serves not only to honor individual and team excellence but also to inspire future generations of athletes across various sports. The nominations reflect the growing global influence of PSG as a leading force in sports and its ability to produce exceptional talent on the international stage.

As the awards approach, anticipation builds for the recognition of these athletes and teams, which could further elevate the profile of Paris Saint-Germain in the world of sports.