Ballon d’Or 2025: Full List of Winners from Paris
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, hosted at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrated football’s finest players, coaches, and clubs from the 2024/25 season. From record-breaking performances to inspirational achievements, here’s the complete list of winners.
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🏆 Major Awards
Men’s Ballon d’Or
Winner: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
After an exceptional season leading PSG to domestic and European success, Dembélé was crowned the world’s best male footballer.
Women’s Ballon d’Or
Winner: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona / Spain)
The Barcelona midfielder lifted her third consecutive Ballon d’Or, reaffirming her dominance in the women’s game.
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🌟 Rising Stars
Kopa Trophy (Men) – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Women) – Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Both awards highlight the extraordinary talent coming through at FC Barcelona, with Yamal and López establishing themselves as the brightest young stars of the season.
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🧤 Goalkeeper Awards
Yashin Trophy (Men) – Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG / Italy)
Yashin Trophy (Women) – Hannah Hampton (Chelsea / England)
These two shot-stoppers stood out with consistency, leadership, and game-changing saves throughout the campaign.
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⚽ Top Scorers
Gerd Müller Trophy (Men) – Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP / Sweden)
Gerd Müller Trophy (Women) – Ewa Pajor (Wolfsburg / Poland)
Recognized for their prolific goalscoring, both players set the standard in Europe’s top competitions.
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👔 Best Coaches
Johan Cruyff Trophy (Men’s Coach of the Year) – Luis Enrique (PSG / Spain)
Johan Cruyff Trophy (Women’s Coach of the Year) – Sarina Wiegman (England Women’s Team)
Both coaches were rewarded for their tactical brilliance and leadership on the biggest stages.
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🏟️ Club Awards
Men’s Club of the Year – Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Club of the Year – Arsenal
Recognition went to clubs that excelled both domestically and in Europe, showcasing excellence across all levels.
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❤️ Special Recognition
Sócrates Award – Xana Foundation
Honoring humanitarian and solidarity efforts off the pitch, the award highlighted football’s role in making a positive impact on society.
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Conclusion
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be remembered as the year Ousmane Dembélé reached the pinnacle of men’s football and Aitana Bonmatí cemented her dynasty in the women’s game. With young stars like Lamine Yamal and Vicky López already rising, the future of football looks brighter than ever.
