Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or
Ousmane Dembélé has capped the greatest season of his career by winning the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, leading a night of triumphs for Paris Saint-Germain at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
The 28-year-old French forward beat Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and PSG teammate Vitinha to football’s most prestigious individual prize. Dembélé’s campaign was highlighted by being named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after inspiring PSG to their first ever European crown, while also firing them to a domestic double. He finished the year with a stunning 37 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
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Ballon d’Or 2025 Men’s Top Ten
Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)
Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Nuno Mendes (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
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Aitana Bonmatí Makes History
In the women’s category, Aitana Bonmatí lifted the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third year running, becoming the first ever player to achieve a Ballon d’Or Féminin hat-trick. The Barcelona and Spain midfielder continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the women’s game.
Other Major Winners in Paris
- Men’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player): Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
- Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
- Men’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG)
- Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer): Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting CP/Arsenal) – 63 goals
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Ewa Pajor (Poland, Barcelona)
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach): Luis Enrique (Spain, PSG)
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England)
- Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- Women’s Club of the Year: Arsenal (England)
- Sócrates Award: Fundación Xana (Spain)
PSG’s Golden Night
PSG were the undisputed stars of the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony, collecting the men’s award, men’s goalkeeper, men’s coach, and men’s club of the year prizes. With Dembélé, Donnarumma, Vitinha, Hakimi, and Mendes all featuring in the top ten lists, the Parisian giants showcased their strength across every area of the pitch.
About the Ballon d’Or
Presented annually since 1956 by France Football, the Ballon d’Or remains the most prestigious individual accolade in world football, celebrating the game’s finest talent. The 2025 edition was once again co-organised by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owners of France Football and L’Équipe.
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