Full List of Winners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Award

2025 Ballon d'Or Winners

By DJ Henrylight September 22nd, 2025

The prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris was the scene of the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, a night dedicated to celebrating the pinnacle of footballing excellence. On Monday, September 22, 2025, the game’s biggest stars gathered in an evening of high fashion, emotional speeches, and a few surprises. The anticipation for this year’s awards was particularly high, given the exceptional performances across both the men’s and women’s games over the past season.

This year’s ceremony (2025) was a landmark event for the sport, as it marked a historic expansion of the awards to include women’s versions of the Kopa, Yashin, and Gerd Müller trophies. This significant move by France Football, the magazine that organizes the awards, demonstrates a commitment to achieving full gender parity and reflects the immense growth and influence of women’s football on the global stage. For the first time, female goalkeepers, young talents, and goal-scorers were recognized with their own dedicated accolades, ensuring that their achievements were celebrated with the same prestige as their male counterparts.

The criteria for selecting a Ballon d’Or winner are more nuanced than simple statistics, as they encompass a holistic view of a player’s impact throughout the season. The primary criteria are:

* Individual Performance, Decisive and Impressive Character: This is the most crucial factor. It goes beyond mere numbers and evaluates a player’s consistency, influence on their team’s performance, and their ability to produce game-winning moments. Voters consider things like goals, assists, and overall on-field dominance.

* Team Performances and Achievements: While an individual award, the Ballon d’Or is not won in isolation. The player’s success is also measured by the trophies and achievements of their club and national team. Winning major titles like the Champions League, league titles, or a major international tournament significantly boosts a player’s case.

* Class and Fair Play: The third and often overlooked criterion is the player’s conduct both on and off the pitch. This includes their sportsmanship, public image, and ethical behavior. The award recognizes a player who is not only a brilliant athlete but also a role model.

The awards unfolded with a mix of expected victories and emotional moments. Ousmane Dembélé, the dynamic Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, was crowned the Men’s Ballon d’Or winner after an extraordinary season that saw him lead PSG to their first-ever Champions League triumph. His victory was a testament to his incredible form and his pivotal role in his team’s historic campaign. Aitana Bonmatí, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder, cemented her status as a generational talent by winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or for a third consecutive year, a feat only previously achieved by a select few footballing legends.

The ceremony also highlighted the stars of tomorrow and the unsung heroes of the game. Lamine Yamal and Vicky López, both young talents from Barcelona, won the inaugural Men’s and Women’s Kopa Trophies, respectively, recognizing them as the best young players in the world. In a first for the women’s game, Hannah Hampton of Chelsea was awarded the Women’s Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, while Ewa Pajor from Barcelona won the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy for her prolific goal-scoring.

The full list of winners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award is as follows:

* Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembele
* Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati
* Men’s Kopa Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma
* Women’s Kopa Trophy: Hannah Hampton
* Men’s Yashin Trophy: Lamine Yamal
* Women’s Yashin Trophy: Vicky Lopez
* Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Viktor Gyökeres
* Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Ewa Pajor
* Men’s Johan Cruyff’s Trophy (Best Coach): Luis Enrique
* Women’s Johan Cruyff’s Trophy (Best Coach): Sarina Wiegman
* Men’s Club of the Year Trophy: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
* Women’s Club of the Year Trophy: Arsenal
* Socrates Award: Xana Foundation

The Socrates Award, given to a player who has made significant humanitarian contributions, was presented to the Xana Foundation. The foundation, created by PSG coach Luis Enrique in memory of his daughter who passed away from a rare form of bone cancer, supports children and young people with life-threatening illnesses. The award recognized the foundation’s powerful work and brought a poignant, inspiring note to the evening.