Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Ballon d'Or nominee, has publicly stated that Ousmane Dembélé deserves to win the prestigious award. Kvaratskhelia praised Dembélé's exceptional performance last season, highlighting his electrifying play and ability to create chances. Dembélé also played a significant role for France at the FIFA World Cup, where they finished fourth after losing to England in the third-place play-off.

Despite backing his teammate, Kvaratskhelia himself had an impressive season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), contributing 19 goals and 11 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions, helping PSG secure their second consecutive Champions League title. Kvaratskhelia is notably the only Ballon d'Or shortlist member who did not participate in the recent World Cup. He expressed his deep desire to win the award to bring pride to his home country, Georgia. PSG is currently sixth in France's Ligue 1.