Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a sensational year that saw him deliver match-winning performances in both Ligue 1 and European competitions.
The French international, who dazzled with his creativity, pace, and consistency, becomes the first PSG player since Lionel Messi in 2021 to lift football’s most prestigious individual prize. His triumph is a testament to his resurgence, having overcome injury setbacks to establish himself as one of the finest attackers in the world.
In a historic podium sweep for Barcelona alumni, 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal finished second after a breathtaking breakout season, while Brazilian winger Raphinha took third place, highlighting the Catalan club’s wealth of emerging and established talent.
Dembélé’s win is being celebrated across France, with PSG fans hailing it as a proud moment for the club and French football, as he joins legends like Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema in the Ballon d’Or Hall of Fame.
