The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony delivered historic moments as Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were named the world’s best players.
Dembélé’s stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain saw him score 35 goals and provide 16 assists across all competitions. He guided PSG to Ligue 1 and Coupe de France triumphs, lifted the Champions League, and reached the Club World Cup final. His unmatched two-footed play, improved tactical awareness, and relentless work rate reflect the new identity of a revitalised PSG side.
On the women’s side, Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí added another accolade to her glittering career, cementing her status as one of the game’s greatest midfielders.
England also celebrated on the night, with two of its stars earning special honours, showcasing the nation’s rising influence on world football.
This year’s awards underline the balance between individual brilliance and collective strength—Dembélé embodying PSG’s new era, and Bonmatí reinforcing Spain’s dominance in the women’s game.
