Ousmane Dembélé Officially Wins the 2025 Ballon d'Or: Achieves Historic Treble with PSG

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and French national team forward Ousmane Dembélé has made history by being named the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner.

The most prestigious individual award in world football was presented on Monday evening, September 22, 2025, in a lavish ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Dembélé's win culminated in a remarkable 2024–25 season, in which he led PSG to a historic continental treble.

Dembélé beat out other strong contenders such as Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and his PSG teammate Vitinha, who finished second and third, respectively.

OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ IS THE 2025 MEN'S BALLON D'OR!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/xLSvNVEh51

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025

The 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony saw Ousmane Dembélé crowned the world's best player.

The prestigious event, co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owners of France Football and L'Équipe, aims to enhance the award's global stature and reach.

The award will be based on performance during the competitive season, from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, rather than the calendar year.

Dembélé, now 28, received the golden trophy in the presence of football legends and other prominent figures.

Ousmane Dembélé's victory in the 2025 Ballon d'Or race was inextricably linked to his phenomenal 2024–2025 season.

PSG successfully won their first UEFA Champions League, a domestic double (Ligue 1 and Coupe de France), and the UEFA Super Cup.

In addition to team honors, Dembélé also won other prestigious individual awards, such as Ligue 1 Player of the Year and UEFA Champions League Player of the Year.

“What I’m experiencing is exceptional,” Dembele said while receiving the award.

“It’s been an incredible year with Paris Saint-Germain. I’m a little stressed. It’s not easy."

“It’s exceptional that Ronaldinho is giving me this title. I thank PSG who came looking for me in 2023, its president, the whole team and the whole club. It’s an incredible family."

“Luis Enrique has also been like a dad to me throughout my career, even though it’s not over. Thank you to my teammates. The team won this individual trophy.”

A new name on the list ✍️🌕 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/km4xsaN4AS

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 23, 2025

Born on May 15, 1997, Masour Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker.

He is known for his speed, dribbling, and ability to use both feet.

Dembélé began his professional career at Rennes (2015-2016), where he was immediately named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.

He then joined Borussia Dortmund (2016-2017) and won the German Cup.

In 2017, he moved to FC Barcelona for a record fee.

Despite being haunted by repeating injuries, he managed to win three La Liga titles.

Since 2023, Dembélé has returned to France to play for Paris Saint-Germain, where he wears the number 10 shirt and has a contract until June 2028.

Ousmane Dembélé has amassed a number of significant awards and accomplishments throughout his career, which will run until September 2025.

Winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or would be the pinnacle, completing his collection of prestigious trophies.

• Ballon d'Or: 2025
• FIFA World Cup: 2018
• UEFA Champions League: 2025 (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Ligue 1 (France): 2024, 2025 (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Coupe de France: 2025 (Paris Saint-Germain)
• UEFA Super Cup: 2025 (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2016
• Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2025
• UEFA Champions League Player of the Season: 2025
• Ligue 1 Top Scorer: 2025

In the 2024/2025 season that won him the Ballon d'Or, Dembélé recorded impressive statistics.

He contributed 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

In Ligue 1 alone, he scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists, making him the league's top scorer.