Official Ballon d’Or 2025 Rankings
Mansion Sports – Love it or hate it, the Ballon d’Or remains the most coveted individual honor in world football.
After a season full of storylines in 2024/2025, it has been officially confirmed that Ousmane Dembele has claimed the sport’s most prestigious award.
The French winger was recognized as the standout player in Europe’s best team last season, contributing 35 goals as Paris Saint-Germain made history by securing a treble.
Dembele narrowly edged out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, while his PSG teammate Vitinha secured third place, a testament to his remarkable rise in form.
Ousmane Dembele: A Career-Defining Peak
After years marked by inconsistency and setbacks, Dembele finally fulfilled his potential. He concluded the campaign with 37 goals and 16 assists, guiding PSG to a clean sweep of trophies across all competitions.
The Ballon d’Or triumph serves as a powerful validation of his long and turbulent journey—from a highly scrutinized talent to being officially recognized as the best player in the world.
Lamine Yamal: An Undeniable Force for the Future
At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as a generational talent. The Barcelona winger has dazzled audiences with his creativity and maturity, while also cementing his place as a cornerstone of the Spanish national team.
His performances in the Champions League, particularly in the semifinal clash against Inter Milan, confirmed that he deserves to be regarded as one of the most promising figures in modern football history—even at such a young age.
Vitinha: PSG’s Midfield Engine
Once considered a squad player, Vitinha has now emerged as the beating heart of PSG’s midfield.
The Portuguese playmaker became Luis Enrique’s crucial link in both domestic and European competitions, consistently dictating the rhythm of play.
His contributions extended beyond club football, as he also played a pivotal role in guiding Portugal to victory in the UEFA Nations League, further solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s elite midfielders.
The Official Top 30 Ballon d’Or 2025 Rankings
Beyond the podium finishers, here is the complete ranking of the top 30 players recognized in the 2025 Ballon d’Or:
- Ousmane Dembele (PSG) – Crowned the world’s best, completing a long journey of redemption.
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – The 18-year-old prodigy continues to rewrite history.
- Vitinha (PSG) – PSG’s midfield maestro, outstanding for both club and country.
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Returned to top form, leading Liverpool to the Premier League title.
- Raphinha (Barcelona) – Instrumental in Barcelona’s domestic treble triumph.
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG) – The best right-back in the world, contributing 30 goal involvements and solid defending.
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – His debut season in Madrid fell short of expectations, yet his class remains unquestioned.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – The creative hub of Chelsea’s attack, shining in decisive finals.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City) – A Champions League savior for PSG, now excelling at City.
- Nuno Mendes (PSG) – A brilliant left-back, starring in both the Champions League and Nations League.
- Pedri (Barcelona) – Injury-free at last, blossoming into a world-class midfielder.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG/Napoli) – Played vital roles in two title-winning teams, PSG and Napoli.
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – Finally lifted silverware, scoring 48 goals with 14 assists.
- Desire Doue (PSG) – A young standout, especially in the Champions League final.
- Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) – Scored an astounding 63 goals, becoming Arsenal’s future spearhead.
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) – Showed brilliance but struggled with consistency.
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – Scored 44 goals at 36 years old, aging like fine wine.
- Scott McTominay (Napoli) – From Manchester United substitute to Napoli’s Scudetto hero.
- Joao Neves (PSG) – A crucial signing, excelling as a modern defensive midfielder.
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) – Consistent as ever, but fell short again in the Champions League final.
- Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – Netted 38 goals in his debut season.
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) – A midfield linchpin in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – Posted impressive numbers but missed out on major silverware.
- Fabian Ruiz (PSG) – A key contributor in midfield, featuring in every Champions League match.
- Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) – Shone in the Champions League, particularly against Barcelona.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Scored 34 goals but endured a season deemed below City’s lofty standards.
- Declan Rice (Arsenal) – Delivered commanding performances despite Arsenal’s failure to secure a trophy.
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – Still rock-solid at 34, guiding Liverpool to the Premier League crown.
- Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) – Concluded a brilliant final season with Leverkusen before moving to Anfield.
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – Adapted seamlessly at Bayern, registering 43 goal contributions.
The Ballon d’Or 2025 is more than just a testament to Dembele’s redemption arc; it symbolizes the dawn of a new era in global football, where young prodigies like Yamal are beginning to challenge the dominance of the sport’s established superstars.