The world of football gathered in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025, for the prestigious Ballon d’Or France Football awards, where the year’s best players, managers and clubs were honoured. The glittering ceremony, held at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet, once again brought together the game’s biggest stars for an evening of glamour and recognition.
This year’s edition proved historic, particularly for women’s football. For the first time, female players received the Kopa and Yashin Trophies, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s growth and the increasing recognition of women’s achievements on the global stage.
Top Honours
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025
Winner: Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
The French forward capped a remarkable season with PSG by claiming football’s most prestigious individual prize. Dembélé’s consistent brilliance in both domestic and international competitions made him a standout choice for the award.
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025
Winner: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
Last year’s winner successfully defended her crown, underlining her dominance in women’s football. Bonmatí’s creative midfield performances and key role in Barcelona’s success once again set her apart from the competition.
Other Major Awards
Men’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Manchester City)
Women’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea) – the inaugural winner of this new category.
Men’s Kopa Trophy (Best Under-21 Player): Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Women’s Kopa Trophy (Best Under-21 Player): Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona) – another historic first for the women’s game.
Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach):
Men: Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women: Sarina Wiegman (England Women’s National Team)
Club of the Year:
Men: Paris Saint-Germain
Women: Arsenal Women
Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Goalscorer): Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Arsenal)
Sócrates Award (Humanitarian Work): Xana Foundation
The 2025 ceremony not only highlighted individual brilliance but also celebrated the progress of the women’s game. With the introduction of the women’s Kopa and Yashin Trophies, the event underscored the growing equality and recognition in world football.
From Ousmane Dembélé’s dazzling season to Aitana Bonmatí’s continued dominance, the night reaffirmed football’s ability to inspire and unite fans across the globe.
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