Who Won the Ballon d’Or 2025? Ousmane Dembélé Wins

Ousmane Dembélé didn’t just win the 2025 Ballon d’Or — he dominated the voting after a season that redefined his career. This article breaks down who won, who came second, the full top 10, and what happened at the ceremony in Paris on 22 September 2025.

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 winner: Ousmane Dembélé ·
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 winner: Aitana Bonmatí ·
Ceremony date: 22 September 2025 ·
Ceremony location: Paris, France ·
Age of winner: 28 ·
Club of winner: Paris Saint-Germain

Who did the 2025 Ballon d’Or go to?

Ousmane Dembélé, the Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, as confirmed by UEFA.com (official governing body). The 69th ceremony was held on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Ousmane Dembélé’s achievement at a glance

• First Ballon d’Or win of his career (UEFA.com)
• Scored 37 goals and provided 15 assists in the 2024–25 season (UEFA.com)
• Led PSG to their first UEFA Champions League title, winning Player of the Season (UEFA.com)

Official announcement by France Football

France Football, the magazine that organizes the award, announced Dembélé as winner. Sky Sports (sports broadcaster) reported that Dembélé beat Lamine Yamal and other finalists in the vote.

The pattern: Dembélé’s 37-goal season and PSG’s treble made the choice clear for voters who prize direct goal contributions over traditional striker roles.

Who has won the latest Ballon d’Or?

The 2025 Ballon d’Or is the 69th edition of the award, making it the most recent Men’s Ballon d’Or. Aitana Bonmatí won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year, as reported by UEFA.com.

Men’s and women’s winners combined

• Men’s winner: Ousmane Dembélé (France, PSG)
• Women’s winner: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) — third consecutive win

Bonmatí is the first woman to win three consecutive Ballon d’Ors. Only Lionel Messi and Michel Platini among men have achieved three in a row (Sky Sports).

2025 Ballon d’Or as the most recent edition

As of the ceremony date, the 2025 Ballon d’Or is the most recent edition. The next award will be presented in late 2026.

What this means: Dembélé and Bonmatí both represent a shift — Dembélé’s direct, versatile wing play versus traditional striker roles, and Bonmatí’s midfield dominance redefining women’s football’s best player profile.

Is Ousmane Dembélé the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner?

Yes. Ousmane Dembélé was named the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner on 22 September 2025. Multiple official sources confirmed the result.

Confirmation from UEFA and official sources

• UEFA.com (official governing body) published the announcement first
• Sky Sports (sports broadcaster) confirmed the win live
• BBC Sport also reported the result

Reaction from the football community

Fans and pundits noted Dembélé’s turnaround from injury-prone talent to consistent match-winner. The win was widely seen as validation of his move from Barcelona to PSG in August 2023.

The implication: Dembélé’s win signals that versatility and directness in wing play now command the highest individual honor — a shift from the era of pure goalscorers dominating the award.

Who are the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or?

The full top 10 ranking for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, based on points from international journalists, shows PSG’s dominance.

Full top 10 ranking for men

The top 10 is dominated by PSG players, with six finishers: Dembélé, Vitinha, Hakimi, Donnarumma, Mendes, and Mbappé (who moved to Real Madrid). Wikipedia (community-verified database) provides the complete points breakdown.

Notable inclusions and surprises

• Lamine Yamal (age 18) finished 2nd, winning the Kopa Trophy for best young player (UEFA.com)
• Mohamed Salah (4th) and Raphinha (5th) were the only non-PSG players in top 5
• Vitinha’s 3rd-place finish is a career high

The catch: PSG’s collective strength lifted individual rankings, but Dembélé’s 37-goal season made the choice clear for voters.

What other awards were presented at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony?

The ceremony featured several other awards alongside the main prize.

Women’s Ballon d’Or won by Aitana Bonmatí

Aitana Bonmatí won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year, continuing Barcelona’s dominance in women’s football.

Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player, and Coach awards

• Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) (UEFA.com)
• Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Mary Earps
• Kopa Trophy (best young player): Lamine Yamal (UEFA.com)
• Best Coach (men’s): Luis Enrique (PSG) — Johan Cruyff Award
• Best Coach (women’s): Sarina Wiegman (England) (Sky Sports)

What this means: PSG’s treble season earned five individual awards. For Barcelona, Bonmatí’s third straight win keeps the club’s women’s team at the top.

“Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or.”

UEFA.com (official governing body)

“Dembele and Bonmati win main Ballon d’Or award. Hampton and Donnarumma win goalkeepers of the year.”

BBC Sport via Sky Sports (broadcaster)

For the next generation of wingers, the implication is clear: versatility that delivers goals and trophies now wins Ballon d’Ors. Dembélé’s 37-goal, 15-assist season — combined with PSG’s treble — set a new standard that future candidates will be measured against.

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