Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has been named the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a career-defining season that saw him lead the French giants to an unprecedented treble.
The 28-year-old French forward played a pivotal role in PSG’s triumphs in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the club’s first ever UEFA Champions League title, scoring 35 goals across all competitions.
Dembélé finished ahead of Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who placed second in the voting. His PSG teammates also featured prominently on the shortlist, underlining the club’s dominance in European football last season.
In his acceptance speech in Paris, Dembélé dedicated the award to his teammates and coaching staff, while also reflecting on lessons learned from his earlier years at Barcelona alongside legends like Lionel Messi and Andrés Iniesta.
The victory marks the first time Dembélé has won the coveted prize, and analysts say it signals a generational shift in world football, as new stars step forward to define the game’s next era.
On the women’s side, Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí claimed her third consecutive Ballon d’Or Féminin, further cementing her legacy in the women’s game.
