Ousmane Dembélé Crowned 2025 Ballon D’Or Winner After Historic PSG Season
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, has been named the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping a career-defining year with football’s most prestigious individual prize.
The French international received the award on Monday night at a glittering ceremony in Paris, edging out Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, and several other top contenders.
Dembélé’s triumph comes on the back of an extraordinary 2024/25 campaign in which he netted 35 goals and provided 16 assists across all competitions.
His performances proved decisive as PSG enjoyed a historic season, lifting the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history, alongside winning the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.
The 28-year-old winger’s journey to the pinnacle of world football has been anything but smooth. Once plagued by recurring injuries during his earlier years at Barcelona, Dembélé’s resurgence in Paris has been hailed as a story of resilience and determination.
“Winning the Ballon d’Or is a dream come true,” Dembélé said after receiving the trophy. “I’ve worked hard, I’ve suffered, and I’ve sacrificed a lot to get here. This award belongs to my teammates, my coaches, and everyone who believed in me.”
His victory also highlights PSG’s growing dominance on the global stage. Following their treble-winning campaign, the club was further recognized with multiple inclusions in the Ballon d’Or Team of the Season.
Dembélé becomes the latest Frenchman to claim the honour, following in the footsteps of legends such as Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema.
His recognition not only crowns a personal milestone but also underscores the resurgence of French footballers at the highest level of the game.
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