Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, edging out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to claim football’s most prestigious individual award.
The French forward received the honor on Monday night, with legendary ex-PSG and Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho presenting him the trophy — a fitting moment linking past and present stars.
Dembele’s triumph comes after an exceptional year in which he established himself as one of the most decisive attacking forces in world football. He succeeds Manchester City’s Rodri, who won the award in 2024 ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
In the women’s category, Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati retained her crown, beating Arsenal duo Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo to the prize.
The double win for Dembele and Bonmati underlines both PSG’s growing influence and Barcelona’s continued dominance on the global stage.
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