PSG Hero Ousmane Dembele Named Best Player in the World

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, completing one of football’s most remarkable turnarounds. For years, the French forward was seen as a player of immense talent but plagued by inconsistency and injuries. Now, at 28, he has reached the very top of world football, rewarded for a season that delivered history, silverware, and unforgettable performances.

Dembélé was the driving force behind PSG’s most successful season in their history. The French champions not only defended their Ligue 1 crown and lifted the Coupe de France, but also achieved the dream they had been chasing for years their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

In total, Dembélé scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions. He was unplayable at times, with his dribbling while showing a ruthless edge in front of goal. His eight goals in the Champions League, including a key contribution in the semi-final against Arsenal and two assists in the final against Inter, proved decisive.

His dominance was not just in Europe. Dembélé scored 21 goals in 29 appearances to finish as Ligue 1’s joint-top scorer and won the Ligue 1 Player of the Season award. Simply put, he was the best player for the best team in world football.

The Transformation of Dembele at PSG

For much of his career, Dembélé built a reputation as a tricky winger who could beat any defender but failed to deliver consistent numbers. At Barcelona, he flashed brilliance but never fully convinced. That changed when he joined PSG in 2023 for €50 million.

Under Luis Enrique, Dembélé was moved into a more central attacking role, often playing as a No.9. This tactical switch unlocked his full potential. His pace, movement, and two-footed finishing made him the perfect spearhead for PSG’s attack. More importantly, his mentality improved, focused, disciplined, and determined to take responsibility in big moments.

Joining France’s Footballing Legends

With this win, Dembélé becomes only the sixth French player to win the Ballon d’Or. He joins a legendary list that includes Karim Benzema (2022), Zinedine Zidane (1998), Jean-Pierre Papin (1991), Michel Platini (three-time winner in the 1980s), and Raymond Kopa (1958).

This is a remarkable achievement for a player who, until last year, had never even made it into the 30-man shortlist for the award.

A Career-Defining Year

For Dembélé, this Ballon d’Or is not just about numbers. It is about resilience, growth, and proving the doubters wrong. From being called inconsistent to becoming the face of PSG’s historic triumph, his journey shows how talent combined with the right mindset can change everything.

PSG finally conquered Europe, and at the heart of it all was Ousmane Dembélé. Now, with the golden ball in his hands, he has written his name into football history, as not just a comeback story, but as the best player in the world in 2025.