⚽ Ballon d’Or 2025 — Special Focus Edition

September 23, 2025

📰 Intro

Paris became the football capital of the universe on September 22nd, 2025, as the stars descended on the Théâtre du Châtelet. The red carpet glittered, legends reunited, and millions of fans worldwide held their breath. This wasn’t just another award show — it was the Ballon d’Or, the night when football writes history with gold. And this year? It gave us shocks, tears, joy, and the crowning of two giants who turned dreams into destiny.

🏆 The Crowned Kings & Queens

  • Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France)
    After years of being underrated, plagued with injuries, and doubted by many, Dembélé finally silenced the critics. 35 goals in all competitions, PSG’s historic treble, and his decisive role in their first Champions League glory sealed his golden destiny.

    Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain)
    Three in a row! Aitana Bonmatí stamped her authority as the queen of world football. Even though Barcelona fell to Arsenal in the Champions League final, her leadership, assists, and consistency throughout the season made her the undisputed winner.

🥇 Other Big Winners

  • Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Male Player): Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

  • Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López

  • Yashin Trophy (Goalkeepers):

    • Men: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)

    • Women: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)

  • Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorers): Viktor Gyökeres & Ewa Pajor (shared)

  • Club of the Year: PSG (Men) & Arsenal (Women)

  • Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique (Men) & Sarina Wiegman (Women)

📊 Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 – Top 10

  1. Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)

  2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

  3. Vitinha (PSG)

  4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

  5. Raphinha (Barcelona)

  6. Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

  7. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

  8. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

  9. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)

  10. Nuno Mendes (PSG)

👉 Big names like Haaland, Kane, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr. also made the top 30.

📊 Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 – Top 10

  1. Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)

  2. Mariona Caldentey (Barcelona)

  3. Alessia Russo (Arsenal)

  4. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

  5. Chloe Kelly (Man City)

  6. Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona)

  7. Leah Williamson (Arsenal)

  8. Ewa Pajor (Wolfsburg)

  9. Lucy Bronze (Barcelona)

  10. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)

👉 Marta, Caroline Graham Hansen, Barbra Banda, and Pernille Harder also featured in the top 30.

🔑 Highlights That Shook the Night

  • French Pride Restored: Dembélé becomes the first French winner since Benzema (2022).

  • Youth Rising: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal didn’t just win the Kopa Trophy — he finished 2nd overall in the Ballon d’Or. The future is already knocking.

  • Treble Kings: PSG’s Champions League triumph gave their stars dominance across categories.

  • Bonmatí’s Dynasty: Three Ballons d’Or in a row. She’s carving her name alongside legends.

  • Rare Double Win: The Gerd Müller Trophy was shared — Gyökeres and Pajor both finished as season’s top scorers.

✍️ Editor’s Note

When Dembélé raised that golden ball, I couldn’t help but think — life really comes full circle. The boy who was once called fragile now stands as the best in the world. And Bonmatí? She’s rewriting the script for women’s football, one Ballon d’Or at a time.

This night in Paris wasn’t just about trophies — it was about stories of redemption, dominance, and the promise of tomorrow. The old guards still fight, the young lions are roaring, and the queens are building dynasties.

So that’s it, family — the Ballon d’Or 2025 has been written into history. But trust me, football never sleeps. Tomorrow, the chase begins again. Stay tuned.