Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
September 2025
Ousmane Dembele claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or after inspiring PSG to a historic quadruple, edging out Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. Though disappointed with second place, Yamal retained the Kopa Trophy, his father boldly insisting the top prize will be his next year. PSG’s treble-winning season, capped by a 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter, sealed Dembele’s triumph. Yamal congratulated his compatriot warmly but left Paris motivated, his dazzling rise already cementing him as a Ballon d’Or favourite for 2026 as Barcelona rebuild around him.