A viral video showcasing the cars driven by Paris Saint-Germain stars has captured significant attention, particularly focusing on the rather unexpected vehicle choice of Ousmane Dembele.
French winger Dembele, currently in his second season with the Ligue 1 champions after a free transfer from Barcelona in 2023, has become a subject of fan discussion due to his modest mode of transportation.
Despite an initial less impactful season under coach Luis Enrique, Dembele has showcased remarkable form this term. Taking on a more central role in the team following Kylian Mbappe‘s high-profile move to Real Madrid, Dembele has impressively netted 29 goals across all competitions this season.
His most recent goal was the decisive strike in PSG’s 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16 second leg at Anfield. In that game, he also amazed spectators with an unorthodox penalty technique, highlighting his exceptional ambidexterity.
Dembele’s Minivan at PSG Training Grounds Sparks Social Media Buzz
The viral TikTok video, amassing over 18.7 million views, features footage of PSG players arriving at Campus PSG in their respective vehicles. Fans were particularly intrigued by the contrast between players’ cars.
As is often expected of elite football players, many PSG stars, including Khvicha Khavaratskeila, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Goncalo Ramos, were seen driving luxurious and high-performance supercars. These vehicles are typical symbols of the wealth and status associated with top-level athletes.
However, in a surprising twist, both Ousmane Dembele and his teammate Achraf Hakimi were spotted arriving in what appeared to be Mercedes-Benz minivans. While speculation arose that they might have been passengers being driven by chauffeurs, the online conversation and fan reactions heavily focused on Dembele and Hakimi as the drivers of these less conventional vehicles.
The internet quickly reacted to Dembele’s understated car choice. Here’s a glimpse into some of the fan comments on TikTok:
- “Dembele and Hakimi – using their car for public transport,” one fan quipped, highlighting the minivan’s association with public or shared transportation.
- Another added, “Dembele and Hakimi are on a different wavelength,” suggesting their priorities or lifestyle choices differ from typical football star expectations.
- Referencing popular culture, a third commenter joked, “Dembele and Hakimi have Squid Game van cars,” drawing a humorous comparison to the vans featured in the popular Netflix series.
- Adding a conspiratorial tone, a fourth fan playfully commented, “Dembele and Hakimi are plotting something,” implying a hidden motive behind their similar, less extravagant vehicle choices.
This instance echoes a recent discussion around West Ham midfielder Andy Irving and his car. While his teammates like Jarrod Bowen, Danny Ings, Lucas Paqueta, and Mohammed Kudus arrived in luxury automobiles, Irving was seen leaving training in a more modest white Nissan Juke.
The interest in a player’s choice of car points to a broader fascination with footballers’ lifestyles and spending habits. For players like Irving, and potentially Dembele and Hakimi, opting for less flashy vehicles might reflect a more grounded approach to wealth. According to The Athletic, Irving is described as not desiring “expensive accessories” and being financially “shrewd,” investing in real estate for long-term financial security for his family.
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Topics: Ousmane Dembele, Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League, Ligue 1, France, Fan Reactions
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