The Ballon d’Or remains the most prestigious individual award in football, and the 2025 edition produced a historic moment in Paris.
At the Théâtre du Châtelet, fans, players, and legends of the game gathered on 22nd September to celebrate the very best in world football.
The spotlight of the evening fell on Ousmane Dembele, who finally claimed the Men’s Ballon d’Or after an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain.
The French forward was pivotal in guiding PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, delivering a dazzling performance in the 5-0 final victory over Inter Milan in Munich.
His creativity, speed, and decisive impact throughout the campaign earned him the ultimate recognition, edging out teenage sensation Lamine Yamal of Barcelona. For Dembele, it was a crowning achievement that confirmed his status among the world’s elite.
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The women’s award was once again claimed by Aitana Bonmatí, who made history by lifting the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year.