Ballon d’Or 2025 results are in!
PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé wins his first, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí makes history with a third straight title.
Ballon d’Or 2025 Winners: Dembélé and Bonmatí Create Football History
The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony in Paris delivered a night of historic milestones and unforgettable moments. Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé claimed his first-ever Ballon d’Or, while Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona became the first woman — and just the third player in history — to win three consecutive awards.
This year’s Ballon d’Or results highlight both personal redemption and the continued rise of women’s football on the global stage.
Ousmane Dembélé: From Injury Setbacks to Ballon d’Or Glory
For years, Ousmane Dembélé was seen as a player of immense talent whose career was often interrupted by injuries. His time at Barcelona was marked by inconsistency, criticism, and pressure. Yet, after moving to PSG in 2023, he transformed under coach Luis Enrique.
- 2024/25 Season Stats:
- 35 goals across all competitions
- 16 assists
- Central role in PSG’s historic treble-winning season (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League)
At 28, Ousmane Dembélé not only silenced doubters but also inspired fans worldwide. Social media exploded with celebrations, with many calling his journey “a lesson in resilience.” He became the sixth Frenchman to win the award, joining legends like Zidane and Platini.
Aitana Bonmatí: Record-Breaking Third Ballon d’Or
While Barcelona missed out in both the Women’s Champions League and Women’s Euro finals, Aitana Bonmatí still shone as the most consistent performer in women’s football.
Her Ballon d’Or 2025 triumph makes her:
- The first woman to win the award three times in a row
- The third player in history to achieve this feat, after Lionel Messi and Michel Platini
Bonmatí’s dominance continues to set new benchmarks for excellence, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest footballers ever.
Complete Ballon d’Or 2025 Winners List
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain)
- Men’s Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain)
- Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky Lopez (Barcelona/Spain)
- Men’s Yashin Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City/Italy)
- Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea/England)
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal/Sweden)
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Ewa Pajor (Barcelona/Poland)
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Luis Enrique (PSG)
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Sarina Wiegman (England)
- Men’s Club of the Year: PSG
- Women’s Club of the Year: Arsenal
- Socrates Trophy: Xana Foundation
Why This Year’s Awards Matter
The Ballon d’Or 2025 is more than individual recognition — it reflects football’s evolution:
- PSG’s long-awaited Champions League triumph elevated Dembélé’s career.
- Bonmatí’s consistency reinforces women’s football’s growing global recognition.
- Rising stars like Lamine Yamal prove the future of football is in safe hands.