Key 2025 Ballon d’Or Winners : Dembele, Yamal, Bonmati Win Big

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony delivered fireworks after months of anticipation. The winners’ list includes fresh faces, repeat queens, and some headline-stealing performances.

Top Honors and Standout Winners

2025 Ballon D'or Winners

Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG / France)

Finally the Yamal vs Dembele debate for the 2025 season was put to bed. After a sensational season, Dembélé clinched the Men’s Ballon d’Or. He had a prolific season amassing 37 goals and 15 assists across all competitions. He helped Paris Saint-Germain pull off a treble: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League. Yamine Lamal came in Second after having a stellar season as well.

Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Bonmatí made history as the first woman to win this top honour three times and three years in a row (2023-25). She’s now in the elite company of the men who have done the same (Messi, Platini). Her consistency in dominating both domestic and international fixtures is unreal.

Kopa Trophy (Men’s U21): Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal took home the trophy again, becoming the first male player to win it back-to-back. Though he narrowly lost the Men’s main Ballon d’Or to Dembélé, he is a big shout to win the top trophy in the future.

Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

Spain’s new young star, López shone bright throughout the campaign and grabbed the Women’s Kopa Trophy.

Men’s Yashin Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Italian shot-stopper had a season to remember helping PSG clinch a treble. This was the second time He won this trophy after winning his first in 2021.

Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton

Hampton’s performances for Chelsea and England were standout. She won the first ever women’s version of this award, cementing her as a rising force between the posts.

Coach of the Year (Men’s & Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophies): Luís Enrique & Sarina Wiegman

Enrique’s leadership at PSG paid off, guiding them to the treble while  Wiegman led England to back-to-back Euros triumphs.

Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy

Viktor Gyökeres clinched this trophy after his exploits with Sporting where he led the scoring charts for club and country.

Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy

Ewa Pajor won the Women’s top scorer award after a polished season with tons of goals.

Men’s Club of the Year

PSG were recognized as the best club in 2025 after they smashed it across domestic and European competitions.

Women’s Club of the Year

Arsenal hoisted the Women’s Champions League after an impressive run where they edged out favorites Barcelona. This triumph helped earned them recognition as the best club for 2025.