Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or.
The French side’s domestic dominance and run to Champions League glory meant PSG were always likely to house the winner of this year's award. While right back Achraf Hakimi and midfield maestro Vitinha were touted as possible champions, Dembélé has been one of the top favorites for several months alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who finished second in voting.
Now 28, Dembélé enjoyed the best season of his career in 2024–25. He began the campaign in his usual spot on the right side of PSG’s attack but was quickly turned into a striker by manager Luis Enrique, whose decision proved to be a masterstroke.
In Ligue 1, Dembélé plundered 21 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances, sharing the division’s top scorer award and earning a spot in the Team of the Year, but it was his performances in the Champions League which really boosted his push for the Ballon d’Or.
