The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony promises to be one of football’s most glamorous nights, bringing together the sport’s brightest stars at Paris’ historic Théâtre du Châtelet. As the world eagerly tunes in, all eyes will be on the reveal of this year’s top individual honors, including the best male and female footballers, top coach, goalkeeper, and breakthrough stars, capping another unforgettable season of global football excellence.
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Key Winners: Ballon d’Or 2025
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain & France), awarded for his incredible season leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League title, with 37 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona & Spain), became the third player ever to win the honor three years in a row, further solidifying her legacy in the women’s game.
Full List of Accolades
| Award | Winner (s) | Team/Nationality |
| Men’s Ballon d’Or | Ousmane Dembele | PSG/France |
| Women’s Ballon d’Or | Aitana Bonmatí | Barcelona/Spain |
| Kopa Trophy (Men’s U21) | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona/Spain |
| Kopa Trophy (Women’s U21) | Vicky Lopez | Barcelona/Spain |
| Yashin Trophy (Men) | Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG/Italy |
| Yashin Trophy (Women) | Hannah Hampton | Chelsea/England |
| Johan Cruyff Award (Men) | Luis Enrique (Coach) | PSG/Spain |
| Johan Cruyff Award (Women) | Sarina Wiegman (Coach) | England |
| Gerd Müller Award (Top Scorer) | Viktor Gyökeres (Men), Ewa Pajor (Women) | Sporting/Sweden, Wolfsburg/Poland |
| Club of the Year (Men) | Paris Saint-Germain | France |
| Club of the Year (Women) | Arsenal | England |
| Socrates Award (Humanitarian) | Xana Foundation | Spain |
Ceremony Highlights
- Dembele’s Ballon d’Or crowns a spectacular comeback season, having played a decisive role in PSG’s treble and European triumph.
- Aitana Bonmati’s third consecutive win places her among the legends of the sport, on par with Lionel Messi and Michel Platini.
- PSG and Arsenal were honored as Clubs of the Year, marking an impressive season for both teams in men’s and women’s football.
- The Socrates Award spotlighted the Xana Foundation for its humanitarian work in football, underlining the sport’s capacity for positive social impact.
- Top young talents, including Lamine Yamal and Vicky López, continued to make headlines and carry the torch for the next generation.
Notable Rankings: Men’s Ballon d’Or Top Five
| Rank | Player | Club/Nationality |
| 1 | Ousmane Dembele | PSG/France |
| 2 | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona/Spain |
| 3 | Vitinha | PSG/Portugal |
| 4 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool/Egypt |
| 5 | Raphinha | Barcelona/Brazil |
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony not only celebrated outstanding footballing achievements but also emphasized the game’s broader influence, meaning, and responsibility in society.
