The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony has crowned the best players, coaches and clubs in the world of football. Here are the winners:
Individual Awards
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé, the French international and PSG forward, was crowned the best player in the world, thanks to his instrumental role in PSG’s Champions League title win.
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí, the Spanish and Barcelona women’s player, won the award for the third consecutive time, solidifying her position as one of the greatest players of all time.
Young Player Awards
- Men’s Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona star, won the award for the second consecutive year, showcasing his exceptional talent and potential.
- Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López, the 19-year-old Barcelona player, took home the award, highlighting her impressive skills and contributions to the sport.
Goalkeeper Awards
- Men’s Yashin Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Italian goalkeeper, won the award for the second time, demonstrating his exceptional goalkeeping abilities.
- Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton, the English goalkeeper, claimed the award, showcasing her outstanding performances for Chelsea and the Lionesses.
Top Scorer Awards
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker, won the award for his impressive goal-scoring record.
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Ewa Pajor, the Polish striker, took home the award, highlighting her exceptional scoring abilities.
Coach Awards
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, won the award for guiding his team to the Champions League title.
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Sarina Wiegman, the England women’s national team coach, claimed the award for leading her team to back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro triumphs.
Club Awards
- Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain was crowned the best men’s club, thanks to their domestic and European successes.
- Women’s Club of the Year: Arsenal won the award for their triumph in the Women’s Champions League.
Humanitarian Award
- Socrates Trophy: The Xana Foundation, founded by PSG coach Luis Enrique, won the award for their humanitarian work and support for children with life-threatening illnesses.