The night of September 22 in Paris marked a turning point in the career of Ousmane Dembélé. The French forward from Paris Saint-Germain was crowned with the 2025 Ballon d’Or, an award that recognizes not only his talent but also his resilience and ability to reinvent himself after years of ups and downs.
Dembélé shined throughout the season with a decisive role in the Champions League, where his goals and assists were key in driving PSG deep into the tournament. His speed, dribbling skills, and maturity in crucial moments placed him above young candidates like Lamine Yamal and established stars like Vitinha, who rounded out the podium.
This triumph represents the acknowledgment of a player who overcame injuries, criticism, and the pressure of wearing prestigious jerseys. In Paris, Dembélé found the perfect stage to prove why he was always considered one of the most promising talents of his generation.
What made Dembélé the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or?
His consistency in decisive matches, his ability to make a difference in European clashes, and his direct influence on PSG’s collective success elevated him to the very top of world football.
