The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony took center stage at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, spotlighting the year’s top achievers in football. Lauded as the sport’s most prestigious individual awards — akin to an “Oscars for football” — the event honored outstanding players, coaches, clubs, and contributors across multiple categories, including for the first time expanded recognition in women’s football.
Below is the full roster of winners at the 2025 Ballon d’Or:
Award CategoryWinnerAffiliation / Note
Men’s Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembélé France / Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Ballon d’Or Aitana Bonmatí Spain / Barcelona
Men’s Yashin Trophy Gianluigi Donnarumma Italy / PSG → Manchester City
Women’s Yashin Trophy Hannah Hampton England / Chelsea
Men’s Kopa Trophy Lamine Yamal Spain / Barcelona
Women’s Kopa Trophy Vicky López Spain / Barcelona
Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach) Luis Enrique Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach) Sarina Wiegman England women’s national team
Men’s Club of the Year Paris Saint-Germain Champions of domestic & European titles
Women’s Club of the Year Arsenal Women’s Champions League success
Gerd Müller Trophy Viktor Gyökeres & Ewa Pajor Men’s (Gyökeres), Women’s (Pajor)
Sócrates Award The Xana Foundation In recognition of social/humanitarian work
Spotlight on Key Awards
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Dembélé’s Breakthrough
Ousmane Dembélé captured the Men’s Ballon d’Or for the very first time after spearheading Paris Saint-Germain’s stellar 2024/25 season. His performances played a decisive role in PSG’s historic quadruple. Among his rivals, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) ranked second, while Vitinha (PSG/Portugal) secured third. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Raphinha (Barcelona) rounded out the top five.
Women’s Ballon d’Or: Bonmatí Makes History
With her third consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or, Aitana Bonmatí cemented her status among women’s football’s elites. Her consistent excellence for club and country set her apart. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal / Spain) placed second, while Alessia Russo (Arsenal / England) claimed third. Other top contenders included Alexia Putellas and Chloë Kelly.
Goalkeepers’ Glory: Yashin Trophy Winners
On the men’s side, Gianluigi Donnarumma earned the Yashin Trophy after a standout season with PSG, later moving to Manchester City. In women’s football, Hannah Hampton made history as the inaugural recipient of the Women’s Yashin Trophy, recognized for her exceptional goalkeeping contributions at Chelsea and for England.
Rising Stars: Kopa Trophy
Lamine Yamal repeated as the Men’s Kopa winner, becoming the first player to win it in successive years. Vicky López claimed the inaugural Women’s Kopa Trophy, signaling her rapid rise in women’s football.
Coaching Excellence: Johan Cruyff Trophy
Luis Enrique was honored for guiding PSG to European and domestic dominance. Sarina Wiegman was awarded for her leadership of the England women’s side, which continued to flourish under her guidance.
Clubs of the Year
Paris Saint-Germain swept the men’s category after an emphatic campaign across domestic and European fronts. Arsenal triumphed in the women’s category following a dramatic run in the Women’s Champions League.
Gerd Müller Trophy
Viktor Gyökeres was recognized among men for his goal-scoring prowess, while Ewa Pajor won on the women’s side — making her the first woman ever awarded the Gerd Müller Trophy.
Sócrates Award
The Xana Foundation, known for its humanitarian efforts, was honored with the Sócrates Award. The accolade was accepted by its patron, Sira Martinez.
What This Year’s Awards Signify
This edition of the Ballon d’Or made history by formally expanding top-tier recognition in women’s football — now awarding Yashin, Kopa, and other elite honors to women for the first time. The shift underscores the growing stature and parity within the sport.
For the men’s side, Dembélé’s win crowns a season of dominance. On the women’s front, Bonmatí’s hat-trick of wins reaffirms her role as an icon of consistency and excellence. Meanwhile, recognizing institutions like the Xana Foundation reminds us that football’s influence often extends beyond the pitch.
These winners are now part of legacy narratives — role models for young athletes, benchmarks in their disciplines, and future headlines in the evolving story of global football.
