The statistics tell a story of almost alchemical transformation: 32 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions, including 21 in Ligue 1, more than in his previous five seasons combined.
The numbers behind the numbers are even more revelatory. Before his positional epiphany, Dembele converted a modest 13.5% of his shots. Post-reinvention, that figure has doubled to 26.7% – efficiency that would make German engineers nod in approval.
"Playing as No. 9 brings me much closer to the goal," Dembele explained with characteristic understatement. "Once I get past a player, I'm right in front of goal, and I have the focus to finish."
This is Dembele 2.0 – a footballer reborn through tactical alchemy. His versatility (eight goals right-footed, 10 left-footed, two headers) makes him one of the most formidable attackers in the game.
Luis Enrique's tactical recalibration – shifting Dembele centrally within a high-pressing, possession-based framework – has transformed PSG from a collection of expensive soloists into a symphonic unit.