Ousmane Dembélé has been officially crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping a phenomenal year in which he spearheaded Paris Saint-Germain’s historic treble triumph.
The French winger edged out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Vitinha to secure football’s most prestigious individual prize at a glamorous ceremony in Paris.
PSG’s treble hero honoured
Dembélé’s victory follows a standout season where he played a pivotal role in PSG’s Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League successes.
His blistering pace, creativity, and consistency finally earned him global recognition, cementing his place among the sport’s elite.
Yamal makes history
Although Dembélé claimed the Golden Ball, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal left his mark by winning the 2025 Kopa Trophy for best young player in the world.
The Barcelona wonderkid became the first ever footballer to clinch the award in consecutive years, further proving his status as one of the game’s brightest prospects.
Other big winners of the night
Portuguese striker Viktor Gyökeres received the Gerd Müller Trophy as Europe’s top scorer, while PSG boss Luis Enrique was named Best Men’s Manager after masterminding the treble.
Ex-PSG shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma took home the Best Goalkeeper Award for his outstanding form, while PSG as a club was crowned Europe’s best team in 2025.
A Frenchman back on top
Dembélé is the first French player since Karim Benzema in 2022 to lift the Ballon d’Or, writing a new chapter in his career.
From battling injury setbacks earlier on to rising as one of football’s global icons, the 28-year-old has now secured his place in the sport’s history books.