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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sourire provocateur” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2074 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Sourire provocateur” meme mean?
The meme shows a knowing smirk: the face of someone savoring revenge on the team he left behind. It conveys quiet mockery and the pleasure of seeing the old side beaten. People use it to comment on a win over a rival, to tease an opposing fan after a result, or in daily life to announce, without bragging, that they came out on top.
Where does the “Sourire provocateur” meme come from?
Ousmane Dembélé played for Rennes before joining Borussia Dortmund, announced on 12 May 2016. He signed with FC Barcelona on 28 August 2017, then with Paris Saint-Germain on 12 August 2023 on a contract running to June 2028. The card’s image comes from his time in Paris: during a PSG victory over his former club, the forward flashed a smile that many read as plainly mocking. The footage spread on social media as screenshots, GIFs and edits. He won the 2025 Ballon d’Or on 22 September 2025 and has kept feeding fan memes since.
- 28 August 2017Ousmane Dembélé signs with FC Barcelona.
- 12 August 2023He joins Paris Saint-Germain.
- 22 September 2025He wins the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
How to use the “Sourire provocateur” meme
- Comment on a win against a historic rival.
- Answer a fan who lost the match with no words at all.
- Illustrate revenge enjoyed in silence.
- Caption a photo of a smug-looking player on the bench.
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The “Sourire provocateur” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @marvin |
How to get the “Sourire provocateur” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sourire provocateur comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
The reprints of the “Sourire provocateur” card
The “Sourire provocateur” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,213) and Epic (No. 3,263). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who is smiling in this image?
Ousmane Dembélé, a Paris Saint-Germain forward, during a win over his former club.
Which clubs did he leave before PSG?
He played for Rennes, Dortmund and Barcelona before signing in Paris on 12 August 2023.
Why is it called a provocative smile?
Because his expression was seen as a jab at his former club.
How do I get the Sourire provocateur meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sourire provocateur” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Sourire provocateur card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Ousmane Dembélé · checked on October 18, 2026.
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