Paris, September 22, 2025 – Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, marking the pinnacle of a career-defining season. The 28-year-old French international edged Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Vitinha to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour.
The award capped a transformative campaign in which Dembélé powered PSG to their long-awaited UEFA Champions League triumph, sealing a historic treble for the French giants. His decisive goals, creative brilliance, and clutch performances on Europe’s biggest stage convinced voters that he was the standout player of the season.
A Career-Defining Triumph
Dembélé’s win symbolizes both personal redemption and PSG’s rise. Once hampered by injuries and inconsistency, he delivered sustained excellence throughout the 2024/25 season. Earlier this year, he also collected the Champions League Player of the Season award, underlining his influence in PSG’s European conquest.
The podium reflected a generational shift in football. 18-year-old Yamal’s runner-up finish confirmed Barcelona’s continued ability to produce world-class talent, with the teenager also lifting the Kopa Trophy for Best Young Player. PSG’s Vitinha, who finished third, showcased the depth and dominance of the Parisian side’s historic campaign.
Bonmatí Secures Third Consecutive Crown
In the women’s category, Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona cemented her legacy by winning a third straight Ballon d’Or Féminin. Despite Barcelona’s mixed fortunes in Europe, the 26-year-old midfielder’s consistency, vision, and all-round excellence kept her at the summit of women’s football.
The awards night also highlighted PSG’s resurgence, with Gianluigi Donnarumma claiming the Yashin Trophy for Best Goalkeeper, while Barcelona’s Vicky López earned the Women’s Kopa Trophy.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Game
Other honorees included England manager Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, reflecting the growing global spread of football excellence. PSG, meanwhile, was named Club of the Season, a recognition of their remarkable transformation and dominance at both domestic and continental levels.
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