Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon D’Or to Win Golden Ball as PSG Star Makes History

Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon D’Or and Clinches Golden Ball, Becoming First PSG Player Ever to Lift Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has etched his name in football history by winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first PSG player ever to lift the prestigious Golden Ball. The announcement, made on Monday in Paris, came after a year of exceptional performances that saw Dembele rise above formidable contenders like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. This victory also makes him the first French player to win the award since Karim Benzema in 2018 and marks him as the 34th player overall to claim this honour, following Manchester City’s Rodri in 2024.

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Dembele’s 2024-25 season with PSG can only be described as a career-defining campaign, both personally and collectively. After years of battling injuries and inconsistency, he delivered performances that cemented his place among Europe’s elite forwards. Across 49 matches in all competitions, Dembele scored 33 goals and provided 15 assists, tallying an impressive 46 goal involvements. His impact in Ligue 1 was equally remarkable, finishing as the joint-top scorer with 21 goals in 29 appearances. Beyond his scoring exploits, his vision, creativity, and relentless pressing made him a standout performer week after week.

The season’s success was not limited to personal achievements. PSG claimed a historic haul of trophies, winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Trophée des Champions, and, most notably, their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. In the Champions League final, PSG thrashed Inter Milan 5-0, with Dembele registering two assists for Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. His feat made him the first player since Marcelo to provide two assists in a single Champions League final. Over the course of the European campaign, Dembele scored eight goals and assisted six more, reaching 14 goal involvements—the second-highest ever for a French player in a single Champions League season, behind Karim Benzema.

Dembele’s contributions in key matches were a testament to his growth as a player capable of performing under pressure. He scored consecutive hat-tricks in back-to-back games, first against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League and then in Ligue 1 versus Brest, becoming the first PSG player to achieve such a feat in official competitions. In knockout rounds, his decisive goals were crucial, including a key strike in the second leg against Liverpool to secure PSG’s advancement and the winning goal in the semi-final first leg at Arsenal.

Perhaps the most significant aspect of Dembele’s 2024-25 season is how it redefined his career narrative. Previously hampered by injuries and inconsistent form, he emerged as a complete footballer—a scorer, creator, leader, and a player capable of shouldering immense expectations. His performances not only helped PSG achieve historic success but also earned him individual recognition at the highest level, culminating in his historic Ballon d’Or win.

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Ousmane Dembele’s triumph at the 2025 Ballon d’Or is more than just an award; it is a testament to perseverance, talent, and the culmination of years of effort. By lifting the Golden Ball, Dembele has not only secured his legacy at PSG but also reminded the football world of his extraordinary abilities and resilience.

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