The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony recognized the top performers in soccer, with French forward Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain taking home the prestigious award. Dembele’s outstanding contributions were pivotal in PSG’s Champions League victory, earning him 1,380 points in the voting process, which involved journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal finished in second place with 1,059 points, while Dembele’s teammate Vitinha secured third place. Aitana Bonmati from Barcelona won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for the third consecutive year, further solidifying her reputation in women’s soccer.
2025 Ballon d’Or Winners
The following awards were presented at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony:
| Award | Winner | Team | Nationality |
| Ballon d’Or | Ousmane Dembele | PSG | France |
| Ballon d’Or Feminin | Aitana Bonmati | Barcelona | Spain |
| Men’s Kopa Trophy | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Spain |
| Women’s Kopa Trophy | Vicky Lopez | Barcelona | Spain |
| Men’s Yashin Trophy | Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG | Italy |
| Women’s Yashin Trophy | Hannah Hampton | Chelsea | England |
| Men’s Gerd Muller Trophy | Viktor Gyokeres | Sporting CP | Sweden |
| Women’s Gerd Muller Trophy | Ewa Pajor | Barcelona | Poland |
| Socrates Award | Xana Foundation | Spain | |
| Men’s Club of the Year | Paris Saint-Germain | France | |
| Women’s Club of the Year | Arsenal | England | |
| Men’s Coach of the Year | Luis Enrique | PSG | Spain |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | Sarina Wiegman | England | Netherlands |
Looking Ahead
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2026, at the London Palladium, marking a significant move as the event relocates from its traditional Paris setting in celebration of its 70th anniversary.
Why It Matters
The Ballon d’Or remains one of the most prestigious individual accolades in soccer, providing recognition to top players in both men’s and women’s football. The awards serve not only to honor individual talent but also to highlight the growth and competitiveness of soccer on a global scale.
