Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned as the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.
Glamtush reports that France and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, sealing his place among the pantheon of football’s greats.
The announcement at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris was met with a mixture of celebration and awe.
Dembélé, 28, pipped Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to the prize and succeeds Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who won the trophy in 2024.
The French international was rewarded for an outstanding 2024/25 season in which he scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists across all competitions.
His performances were central to PSG’s historic campaign, as the club lifted the UEFA Champions League for the first time, alongside winning the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.
For many, Dembélé’s triumph represents more than just a single award.
After a career at Barcelona plagued by injuries and inconsistency, his move to Paris unlocked a new level of performance, culminating in a season of unprecedented success.
His victory also continues PSG’s growing dominance on the world stage, following the club’s sweep of major team honours in 2025 and winning the Ballon d’Or team of the season.
