Ousmane Dembélé Crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or Winner: Full Voting Breakdown and PSG’s Dominance
Paris, France — Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a stunning season that saw him lead Paris Saint-Germain to unprecedented success on both domestic and European fronts.
The 28-year-old forward finished ahead of Lamine Yamal and Vitinha in the voting, becoming the sixth French player to claim the award and the first since Karim Benzema in 2022.
Dembélé’s electrifying performances were central to PSG’s treble-winning campaign, which included their long-awaited first UEFA Champions League title. Across all competitions, he recorded 37 goals and 15 assists, combining flair with consistency to deliver on the biggest stages. His displays earned him the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season honour, solidifying his status as one of world football’s elite.
The top ten in the Ballon d’Or rankings featured a heavy PSG presence, with five of their players making the list:
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Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain
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Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
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Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
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Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
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Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)
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Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
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Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)
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Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
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Nuno Mendes (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
PSG’s dominance on the leaderboard reflects their rise to the top of European football, with a balanced mix of attacking firepower, creativity, and defensive solidity. Dembélé’s individual brilliance was the catalyst, but it came within the context of a squad operating at its peak.
