Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG’s) player, Ousmane Dembele, wins the top award at the 69th edition of the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, on Monday.
Dembele was instrumental in helping his team, PSG, to be the first French team to win a continental treble last season, which resulted in him beating Lamine Yamal of Barcelona FC to clinch the men’s prize.
In the women’s category, Spanish international and Barcelona FC player, Aitana Bonmati won the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the third year in a row.
The Kopa Trophy, which is presented to the best-performing player under the age of 21, was retained by Lamine Yamal for the second consecutive year in the men’s category, while Vicky Lopez clinched it in the women’s category.
PSG was awarded Men’s Club of the Year, and the Arsenal female team was named Women’s club of the year.
Other winners include the head coach of England’s female team, Sarina Wiegman; PSG’s head coach, Luis Enrique; amongst others.
