Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the Ballon d’Or winner 2025, securing the prestigious award for the first time in his career after a sensational season with the French champions.

The 28-year-old France forward played a pivotal role in PSG’s treble-winning campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 14 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.

His performances powered PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, alongside triumphs in Ligue 1 and the French Cup.

Dembele’s Standout Achievements

Ligue 1 joint top scorer with 21 goals

Named Ligue 1 Player of the Year

Crowned Champions League Player of the Season

Scored in key moments during PSG’s treble run

Helped PSG reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, where they fell to Chelsea in New Jersey

Dembele edged out Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal to claim football’s biggest individual honor.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony took place in Paris, and despite PSG’s Ligue 1 clash against Marseille being rescheduled, Dembele was able to attend.

Currently sidelined with injury, the forward missed PSG’s 1-0 home defeat to Marseille, a match that had been rearranged due to a storm.

With this historic Ballon d’Or victory, Ousmane Dembele cements his place among football’s elite, becoming the latest PSG star to claim the world’s top individual prize.