Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has officially been crowned the Ballon d’Or 2025 winner.
This is capping off what many football fans are calling the best season of his career.
The French forward enjoyed a phenomenal 2024/25 campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.
Also, his explosive form played a pivotal role in PSG’s historic run, which included UEFA Champions League glory, a Ligue 1 title triumph, and his personal recognition as Ligue 1 Player of the Year.
At the prestigious award ceremony, Dembélé was hailed as the standout performer of the football world.
His ability to combine speed, flair, and precision in front of goal separated him from his closest rivals, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s talisman Vinícius Júnior, who were also heavily tipped for the prize.
The Ballon d’Or win marks a defining moment in Dembélé’s career.
This cemented his place among football’s elite after years of battling injuries and inconsistencies earlier in his journey.
Fans and pundits alike are calling this victory a redemption story and proof of his resilience and determination.
Speaking after receiving the award, the 28-year-old expressed his gratitude:
“This is a dream come true. To win the Ballon d’Or after everything I’ve been through means the world to me. I dedicate this to my teammates, my coaches, my family, and the PSG fans who believed in me.”
With the Ballon d’Or now added to his collection, Dembélé has not only achieved individual glory but has also raised PSG’s global standing, reinforcing the club’s ambition of dominating European football.
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Also, his triumph also makes him one of the few French players to lift the prestigious award, following in the footsteps of legends like Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.
