In the end, it was Ousmane Dembele who walked away with the prestigious trophy,

Who would be the Ballon d’Or winner?
Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, or Ousmane Dembele ?
That was the biggest question ahead of the 2025 ceremony. And of course, fans were asking—would there be a surprise?

In the end, it was Ousmane Dembele who walked away with the prestigious trophy, capping off a brilliant season with PSG.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stunned the world by finishing second, making history as one of the youngest ever to reach the podium.

But the shock came with Raphinha despite a phenomenal season, he was placed fifth.
Many believed he deserved at least the second spot, yet the voting told a different story.

The Ballon d’Or 2025 left fans both celebrating and debating, proving once again this award never comes without drama.