Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or After Historic Season With PSG
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping off a career-defining season for both club and country.
Dembélé, who now wears PSG’s iconic No. 10 shirt, delivered a sensational 2024/25 campaign that saw him emerge as the creative heartbeat of Luis Enrique’s side. He played a central role as the Parisian giants clinched a domestic double, winning Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, before finally conquering Europe with their first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph.
The 28-year-old Frenchman’s influence stretched beyond France. In the Champions League, he produced decisive goals, assists, and match-winning moments, particularly in the knockout stages. His performance in the final proved pivotal, where his vision and creativity helped PSG seal the long-awaited continental crown.
For France, Dembélé also rediscovered his best form, contributing consistently and proving indispensable at international level.
The win marks a remarkable turnaround for the forward, who endured years of inconsistency and injury struggles at Barcelona. Since his 2023 return to France, Dembélé has flourished under Enrique, evolving into PSG’s attacking focal point and silencing critics who once doubted his durability and consistency.
2025 Ballon d’Or winner
The Ballon d’Or triumph not only cements his place among football’s elite but also represents a redemption story, a player once written off now standing at the pinnacle of world football.
