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Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or, From Criticism to Glory

Nathan Coombs
Last updated: September 26, 2025 10:18 am
By Nathan Coombs
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Ousmane Dembélé has officially won the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or, capping off a season of redemption and triumph with Paris Saint-Germain. Once criticised for inconsistency and injuries, the French forward is now recognized as the best footballer in the world after helping lead PSG to their first UEFA Champions League title.

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Key FactsWhat Led to the WinA Historic Season with PSGFrom Injury Struggles to StardomAn Emotional MomentReactions and AnalysisWhy This Win MattersSources and Accreditation

Key Facts

  • Award: Ballon d’Or (Men’s) 2025
  • Date & Venue: 22 September 2025, Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
  • Winner: Ousmane Dembélé, 28-year-old French forward (PSG/France)
  • Runner-ups: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain, 2nd) and Vitinha (PSG/Portugal, 3rd)
    Sources: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/paris-saint-germain-france-forward-dembele-wins-ballon-dor-2025-09-22/, https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/029d-1ec96c30aa3f-f6868c869cbd-1000–ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-men-s-ballon-d-or/

What Led to the Win

A Historic Season with PSG

  • Dembélé was central to PSG’s historic Champions League victory, the club’s first ever.
  • He also lifted Ligue 1, the French Cup, and other domestic trophies during the 2024-25 season.
    Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/9/23/tearful-dembele-beats-yamal-to-ballon-dor-while-bonmati-achieves-hattrick

From Injury Struggles to Stardom

  • Once plagued by injuries and discipline issues, Dembélé flourished under coach Luis Enrique.
  • A tactical shift moved him into a more central attacking role, unlocking his scoring and creative potential.
    Source: https://www.si.com/soccer/ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-ballon-dor

An Emotional Moment

  • Dembélé was visibly moved when accepting the award, dedicating it to his teammates, family, and supporters.
  • He also reflected on his earlier challenges at Barcelona, recognizing how far he has come.
    Sources: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/paris-saint-germain-france-forward-dembele-wins-ballon-dor-2025-09-22/, https://www.si.com/soccer/ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-ballon-dor

Reactions and Analysis

  • Analysts hailed the win as one of football’s greatest redemption stories—from sidelined talent to global superstar.
  • Lamine Yamal’s second place reinforced his rise as a generational talent, with many expecting him to win future Ballon d’Or awards.
  • PSG’s dominance was highlighted, with multiple players nominated and their Champions League triumph weighing heavily in Dembélé’s favor.
    Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/22/ousmane-dembele-aitana-bonmati-ballon-dor-awards-football, https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/9/23/tearful-dembele-beats-yamal-to-ballon-dor-while-bonmati-achieves-hattrick

Why This Win Matters

  • Dembélé is the sixth Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or, following Karim Benzema’s victory in 2022.
  • His win underscores the value of resilience and adaptation—transforming from an inconsistent winger into a decisive striker.
  • The award confirms PSG’s evolution into a European powerhouse, with their Champions League breakthrough cementing the club’s global standing.
    Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/paris-saint-germain-france-forward-dembele-wins-ballon-dor-2025-09-22/

Sources and Accreditation

https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/paris-saint-germain-france-forward-dembele-wins-ballon-dor-2025-09-22/
https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/029d-1ec96c30aa3f-f6868c869cbd-1000–ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-men-s-ballon-d-or/
https://www.si.com/soccer/ousmane-dembele-wins-2025-ballon-dor
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/9/23/tearful-dembele-beats-yamal-to-ballon-dor-while-bonmati-achieves-hattrick
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/22/ousmane-dembele-aitana-bonmati-ballon-dor-awards-football

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