The evening in Paris was packed with glamour, emotion, and history-making moments as the final rankings were revealed.
After months of speculation, debates, and fan wars online, the results are now official—and they are sure to spark conversations across the globe.
## **Winner – Ousmane Dembélé**
From injury-plagued beginnings at Barcelona to redemption at PSG, Dembélé’s journey has been one of resilience and brilliance. His electric performances this season made him **undeniable**, earning him football’s greatest individual honor.
## Final Top 10 — Ballon d’Or 2025 Rankings
1. Ousmane Dembélé ([Wikipedia][1])
2. Lamine Yamal ([Wikipedia][1])
3. Vitinha ([Wikipedia][1])
4. Mohamed Salah ([Wikipedia][1])
5. **Raphinha** ([Wikipedia][1])
6. Achraf Hakimi ([Wikipedia][1])
7. Kylian Mbappé ([Wikipedia][1])
8. Cole Palmer ([Wikipedia][1])
9. Gianluigi Donnarumma ([Wikipedia][1])
10. Nuno Mendes ([Wikipedia][1])
## A Night to Remember
This Ballon d’Or edition wasn’t just about crowning a winner—it was about seeing the **shift of power in world football**. The rise of young talents like **Lamine Yamal**, the continued dominance of **Mbappé and Haaland**, and the fairytale redemption story of **Dembélé** prove that the game is entering an exciting new era.
As fans leave Paris tonight, one question echoes: *will this be remembered as the start of Dembélé’s reign, or just a one-off triumph in a fiercely competitive generation?*
Who do you think deserved the award most—Dembélé, Mbappé, or Haaland?
