France and Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, etching his name into football history.
The announcement at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris drew admiration and celebration, marking a career-defining moment for the forward.
Once hindered by injuries and inconsistency during his time at Barcelona, Dembélé, 28, found renewed form at PSG, delivering a season of brilliance that earned him the sport’s most prestigious individual honor. He beat Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal to the prize, succeeding Manchester City’s Rodri, who held the title in 2024.
Meanwhile, Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG was honored with the Yachine Trophy, recognizing him as the world’s best goalkeeper for 2025. The Italian’s triumph marked his return to the top, four years after his first win, ending Emiliano Martínez’s two-year hold on the award.
Donnarumma’s role in PSG’s UEFA Champions League victory cemented his reputation among football’s elite shot-stoppers.
What you should know
Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win is a story of resilience, transforming years of setbacks at Barcelona into triumph at PSG.
His victory underscores how determination and form revival can redefine a career. Donnarumma’s Yachine Trophy signals a new chapter in goalkeeping dominance, with both players anchoring PSG’s global rise.
