Siriki Dembélé

Ben Siriki Dembélé (born 7 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger or striker for EFL Championship club Oxford United.

Dembélé is known for his speed, taking on players with his dribbling ability and holding the ball bringing others into play. At the age of 12, Dembélé started his career with Dundee United's youth system. He then moved to playing in their academy. Dembélé returned south of the border joining the Nike Football Academy in May 2016, he had a trial with Championship clubs Barnsley and Huddersfield Town in September 2016. In May 2017, Dembélé moved to Grimsby Town signing his first professional contract. On 22 June 2018, he joined Peterborough United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 31 January 2022, he joined AFC Bournemouth on a three-and-a-half year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

Born in Ivory Coast, Dembélé is also eligible to represent England and Scotland at international level.