Ballon d’Or 2025: Full List Of Winners From A Glittering Night in Paris
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By Sportsgister
The world of football gathered in glamour and excitement at the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, on Monday night for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony.
The prestigious gala, which celebrates the very best in global football, delivered moments of history, pride, and recognition for individual brilliance.
The spotlight of the evening shone brightest on Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé, who lifted his first-ever Ballon d’Or, edging out Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and French superstar Kylian Mbappé. The 28-year-old’s win marks a career-defining achievement, confirming his place among the elite of world football.
It was also a historic evening for women’s football as Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona retained her place at the pinnacle of the game, winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or after another stellar season for both club and country.
The night honored not just the senior stars, but also rising talents, top coaches, and clubs who excelled in the past year.
🏆 Full List of 2025 Ballon d’Or Award Winners
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
Kopa Trophy (Best Male U-21 Player): Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Kopa Trophy (Best Female U-21 Player): Vicky López (Barcelona)
Gerd Müller Award (Best Striker): Ewa Pajor (Wolfsburg) & Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting Lisbon) – joint winners
Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men): Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)
Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Women): Hannah Hampton (Chelsea/England)
Men’s Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique (PSG/Spain)
Women’s Coach of the Year: Sarina Wiegman (England)
Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Club of the Year: Arsenal
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony not only highlighted established icons like Dembélé, Bonmatí, and Donnarumma but also ushered in the next generation of stars such as Yamal and López, showing football’s bright future.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
