PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or after firing his club to a historic treble with 35 goals and 16 assists.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, cementing his place among football’s elite after a career-defining season. The French international was honoured at Monday night’s ceremony in Paris for his standout 2024/25 campaign, during which he scored 35 goals and registered 16 assists across all competitions.
Dembélé’s explosive form proved pivotal in PSG’s historic treble, as the club lifted its first-ever UEFA Champions League title alongside Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. His contribution ensured the French giants enjoyed unprecedented dominance on both domestic and European fronts.
The 28-year-old finished ahead of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal and several other leading contenders to claim the sport’s most prestigious individual award. The triumph marks the pinnacle of Dembélé’s career, coming after years marred by injuries and inconsistency.
His win further underlines PSG’s ascendancy, with the club not only sweeping team honours in 2025 but also dominating the Ballon d’Or spotlight.
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