The Digest:
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, fending off strong competition from Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The French international secured football’s most prestigious individual award after a stellar season in which he led PSG to a historic quadruple, including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
Key Points:
- Dembele scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists across all competitions.
- He helped PSG win Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and the Champions League.
- Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal finished as runner-up but retained the Kopa Trophy for best U-21 player.
- PSG also claimed Club of the Year, while Luis Enrique won Coach of the Year.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma, now at Manchester City, won the Yashin Trophy.
- The award ceremony took place Monday night in Paris.
- Dembele’s win marks a career peak after past injury struggles.
- Yamal, at 18, remains the youngest-ever Ballon d’Or finalist.
Sources: Goal
