Ousmane Dembélé Crowned 2025 Ballon d'Or Winner
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the 2025 Ballon d’Or, after an extraordinary season in which he inspired PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and dominated on both domestic and international stages.
🇫🇷 A Proud Moment for France
Dembélé, aged 28, is the sixth French player to claim the prestigious award. His win follows Karim Benzema’s triumph in 2022, reviving France’s legacy in world football’s biggest individual prize.
🏆 Podium Finishers
- 1st: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG / France)
- 2nd: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
- 3rd: Vitinha (PSG / Portugal)
⚽ Season Highlights
- Champions League Glory: Dembélé scored in the quarter-final and assisted the winning goal in the final, sealing PSG’s maiden European crown.
- Domestic Double: Instrumental in securing both Ligue 1 and the French Cup.
- Consistency: Registered double digits in both goals and assists, marking his most productive season ever.
💬 Words from the Winner
“I never imagined this moment. This award belongs to my teammates, my family, and the PSG fans. Together, we made history.” — Ousmane Dembélé, 2025 Ballon d’Or winner
🌍 Global Reaction
The football world erupted with tributes as social media buzzed with celebrations. PSG fans gathered in Paris to watch the ceremony live, while teammates hailed Dembélé as “the symbol of hard work and resilience.”
📊 Why This Matters
- For PSG: Recognition of their rise as a European powerhouse.
- For France: Another Ballon d’Or returns home, cementing its status as a footballing superpower.
- For Dembélé: A personal redemption story after years of injuries and setbacks.
🎉 Other Award Highlights
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí retained her crown after another dominant year with Barcelona.
- Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player): Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation, took home the prize.
- Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) was recognized for his heroic saves.
📌 What’s Next
Dembélé will look to carry his form into the upcoming season as PSG aim to defend their Champions League crown. For France, his leadership will be crucial in the next European Championship campaign.
With this win, Ousmane Dembélé has cemented his name among football’s greats — a career milestone that fans will remember for generations.
