Ousmane Dembélé Wins First Men’s Ballon d’Or as Aitana Bonmatí Clinches Historic Third Consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or at Paris Ceremony
The 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony has concluded in Paris, culminating in a night of triumph and history at the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet. Paris Saint-Germain's dynamic forward Ousmane Dembélé claimed his first Men's Ballon d'Or, while FC Barcelona's midfield maestro Aitana Bonmatí secured the Women's award for a record-breaking third consecutive year, cementing her legendary status.
Ballon d'Or 2025: The Complete Winners List
The ceremony recognized excellence across ten major categories, with Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona dominating the top honours.
| Award | Men's Winner | Women's Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Ballon d'Or | Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) | Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) |
| Kopa Trophy (Best U21) | Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) | Vicky López (Barcelona) |
| Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) | Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) | Hannah Hampton (Chelsea) |
| Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach) | Luis Enrique (PSG) | Sarina Wiegman (England) |
| Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer) | Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting/Arsenal) | Ewa Pajor (Barcelona) |
| Club of the Year | Paris Saint-Germain | Arsenal |
| Socrates Award (Humanitarian) | The Xana Foundation | |
The Verdict: An Analysis of the Night
The Parisian Sweep
It was a night of unprecedented success for Paris Saint-Germain. Winning Club of the Year, the Ballon d'Or, Yashin Trophy, and Coach of the Year underscored a season of total dominance, capped by their historic first Champions League title.
Barcelona's Golden Era
Aitana Bonmatí's third straight win confirms a dynasty. With a Barça player winning the award for five consecutive years and the club sweeping both Kopa Trophies, the strength of their philosophy from La Masia to the first team is undeniable.
A Story of Resilience
The Socrates Award for the Xana Foundation, founded by Luis Enrique, provided the evening's most poignant moment. It served as a powerful reminder of the football community's capacity for compassion and making a positive impact beyond the pitch.
The Next Generation is Here
Lamine Yamal's Kopa Trophy win and second-place finish in the Ballon d'Or signals the arrival of a new superstar. The strong performance of young players across the rankings points to a thrilling new chapter for the sport.
Final Rankings: The Top 10
The voting revealed a mix of established stars and emerging talents in the top tiers of both the men's and women's games.
Men's Ballon d'Or Top 10
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Vitinha (PSG)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Women's Ballon d'Or Top 10
- Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
- Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
- Chloe Kelly (Arsenal)
- Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona)
- Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
- Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)
- Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)
- Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
Frequently Asked Questions
The main winners were Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain, who won the Men's Ballon d'Or, and Aitana Bonmatí of FC Barcelona, who won the Women's Ballon d'Or for a historic third consecutive year.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominated the men's awards, winning Men's Club of the Year, the Men's Ballon d'Or (Ousmane Dembélé), the Men's Yashin Trophy (Gianluigi Donnarumma), and the Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy for Coach of the Year (Luis Enrique).
Aitana Bonmatí became the first player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin three times in a row. Her victory also marked the fifth consecutive year that a player from FC Barcelona has won the award.
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