Siriki Dembélé

Early career

Dembélé was born in Bouaflé, Ivory Coast. He relocated with his family to London before moving to Govan, Scotland, in 2004. He attended Lourdes Secondary School in Glasgow, and started his career with Dundee United where he spent three years in their youth system. He then moved to Ayr United in their U20s academy team in 2015. Several amateur players including Dembélé attended the 'Nike Most Wanted' 2016 trials, where he won a place at the Nike Football Academy; he was the only Scottish player selected for the St George's Park outfit, developing his skills in front of elite coaches and mentors. While at the academy, he had trials with EFL Championship clubs Barnsley in August and Huddersfield Town in September 2016 and was due to sign for them, however, due to suffering an injury he was out for four months and went back to the Nike Academy in January 2017.

Grimsby Town

After training and featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Barnsley at Blundell Park, Dembélé joined EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on 25 May 2017 on a one-year contract, the club having the option to retain him for a second year. He did have the opportunity to trial with fellow League Two club Stevenage, Dembélé said: "I still had a few clubs to go before making my decision, but once I found out I was joining this club to sign my very first professional contract it felt amazing." Dembélé made his full professional debut with Grimsby on 5 August 2017, in their 3–1…

Dembélé is ambipedal although mainly right footed; he primarily plays on the left wing in 4–3–3 and 4–2–3–1 formations. He prefers to play as a striker in a 4–4–2 formation. Dembélé is known for his speed, taking on players with his dribbling skills and holding the ball bringing others into play.

As of match played 3 February 2026

Dembélé has a younger brother, Karamoko, who is also a professional footballer and plays for Queens Park Rangers. Both are eligible to play for England, Scotland or Ivory Coast. Dembélé is a Muslim, and observes Ramadan while continuing his football career.