The football world reacts as the margin of PSG winger, Ousmane Dembélé’s 2025 Ballon d’Or victory is revealed.
The football world has been buzzing with anticipation as France Football unveiled the final standings for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most prestigious individual award.
This year’s race was fiercely competitive, with a host of global talents vying for the coveted title.
The announcement, made on Monday, has sparked widespread discussion, highlighting the exceptional performances of players who have defined the 2024-25 season.
The winner’s margin of victory and the voting breakdown have added further intrigue to an already thrilling narrative, as per GFFN.
PSG’s dynamic striker Ousmane Dembélé, aged 28, has claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or, securing his place as the sixth French player to win the award, joining legends like Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, Zinédine Zidane, and Karim Benzema.
Dembélé’s triumph was decisive, with France Football revealing he amassed a commanding 321-point lead over FC Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who finished second.
Of the 100 voting jurors, an impressive 73 placed the Rennes Academy graduate at the top of their ballots, cementing his stellar campaign.
Dembélé’s victory is a testament to his pivotal role in PSG’s Champions League success and his consistent brilliance throughout the season.
His pace, flair, and clinical finishing have silenced doubters who once questioned his resilience.
The wide margin over Yamal, a prodigy who has taken La Liga by storm, highlights the global impact of Dembélé’s performances.
This year’s Ballon d’Or not only celebrates individual excellence but also marks a significant moment for French football, as Dembélé carries the torch for a new generation.
As the football world reflects on this result, the focus now shifts to how Dembélé and his rivals will build on this moment in the seasons to come.
The 100 Ballon d’Or jurors’ votes for best Men’s player in the world in 2025:
🟡 Ousmane Dembélé 🇫🇷 (73)
🥈 Lamine Yamal 🇪🇸 (11)
🥉 Vitinha 🇵🇹 (6)
#4 Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬 (4)
#6 Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦 (3)
#7 Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 (1)
#12 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 🇬🇪 (1)
#18 Scott McTominay 🏴 (1) pic.twitter.com/DNa3ePOXU7— Get French Football News (@GFFN) September 26, 2025
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