France international and Paris Saint-Germain winger, Ousmane Dembele, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award. The historic announcement was made on Monday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where the world’s biggest football stars gathered to celebrate the best players of the past year.
Dembele, 28, beat Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to the coveted prize, becoming the latest player to etch his name in football history. He succeeds Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who claimed the award in 2024.
The PSG star’s brilliant performances over the past season, marked by dazzling dribbles, key goals, and decisive assists, earned him widespread acclaim from fans, pundits, and voting journalists across the globe. His triumph marks a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his status as one of the most electrifying talents of his generation.
