Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, cementing his place among the world’s football elite. The 28-year-old French forward received the award on Monday, September 22, 2025, after an outstanding season in which he played a decisive role in Paris Saint-Germain’s first-ever UEFA Champions League victory.
Dembélé took time to flourish under coach Luis Enrique, but his eventual rise proved decisive. His goals, assists, and consistent performances drove PSG through to Champions League glory, ending years of frustrating near-misses for the French giants. Fans across Paris celebrated the historic win, hailing Dembélé as the heart of the team’s success.
Mesdames et Messieurs, Ousmane Dembélé est votre Ballon d’Or 2025 💫🏆#ballondor pic.twitter.com/oBhd5uehkf
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) September 22, 2025With this triumph, Dembélé becomes the sixth French player to win the Ballon d’Or. He follows in the footsteps of legends such as Karim Benzema (2022), Luka Modrić (2018), though Croatian, he was Dembélé’s contemporary rival, Antoine Griezmann (2016), and Zinedine Zidane (1998). His name now joins the roll call of French winners, marking his transformation from a promising young prospect into a global superstar.
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The Ballon d’Or, awarded annually to the world’s best footballer, recognises both club and international impact. For Dembélé, it symbolises not only his influence at PSG but also his growing stature with the French national team. His journey offers inspiration to emerging footballers aiming to reach the sport’s peak.
Dembélé’s 2025 win crowns a year of redemption and excellence. The award highlights his evolution into a player capable of carrying both club and country on the biggest stage. PSG fans, still celebrating their long-awaited Champions League triumph, now revel in another historic milestone, seeing their star forward honoured as the best footballer in the world.
