The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony in Paris crowned the best players and coaches of the past season, bringing together football’s brightest stars. From Ousmane Dembélé winning the men’s Ballon d’Or to Aitana Bonmatí taking the trophy in the women’s category. The night also celebrated rising talent like Lamine Yamal, key goalkeepers such as Gianluigi Donnarumma, and goalscorers like Viktor Gyökeres. Luis Enrique was named Coach of the Year.
Ousmane Dembélé: Ballon d’Or Winner and PSG’s Key Man
Ousmane Dembélé crowned his best season yet by lifting the Ballon d’Or. With 60 matches, 37 goals, 14 assists and an average of 2.28 key passes per game, he led PSG through a historic campaign. His performances carried the team to the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions, while also earning him a Sofascore season rating of 7.70. Dembélé’s game was decisive for both club and country, placing him among football’s elite.
Aitana Bonmatí: First Woman to Win Three Ballons d’Or in a Row
Aitana Bonmatí won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year (2023, 2024, 2025), becoming the first woman to do so. She played 61 matches, scored 20 goals, made 16 assists, and kept a 89% passing accuracy, finishing with a Sofascore rating of 7.83. Her season also delivered major trophies with Barcelona as they lifted Liga F, Copa de la Reina, and the Supercopa de España Femenina.
Lamine Yamal: Young Star Retains Kopa Trophy
Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy again in 2025, becoming the first player ever to win it in back-to-back years. He played 62 matches, scored 21 goals, made 22 assists, and averaged 4.24 successful dribbles per game. He finished the season with a high Sofascore Rating of 7.80. Yamal helped Barcelona win La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España, while also being vital for Spain’s run to the UEFA Nations League final.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma: Yashin Trophy for PSG’s Guardian
Gianluigi Donnarumma lifted the Yashin Trophy in 2025, joining the select group of goalkeepers to claim the award more than once. Over the season he played 55 matches, kept 18 clean sheets, and averaged 2.36 saves per game, finishing with a Sofascore season rating of 7.00. His performances were key to PSG’s Champions League triumph, backed up by consistency in Ligue 1 and recognition in the Champions League Team of the Season.
Luis Enrique: Coach of the Year After PSG’s Treble
Luis Enrique won the Men’s Coach of the Year for 2025 after guiding PSG to a historic continental treble – Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League title. He led the team with a Sofascore season rating of 7.25, while PSG also added the Trophée des Champions to their list of trophies. His leadership and ability to blend experienced stars with emerging talent were key to making PSG the dominant force in both France and Europe.
Viktor Gyökeres: Gerd Müller Trophy for Europe’s Top Goalscorer
Viktor Gyökeres won the Gerd Müller Trophy in 2025 after a sensational season with Sporting CP, scoring 63 goals in 58 matches, including penalties, and earning a Sofascore rating of 7.94. He netted 58 right-footed goals and 5 with his left, showing his striking versatility. Sporting also won the Primeira Liga title, and Gyökeres finished league play as top scorer with 39 goals.
Ballon d’Or 2025: What Comes Next
The Ballon d’Or 2025 showed how many different ways players can shape a season – Dembélé with his goals, Bonmatí making history, Yamal breaking records or Luis Enrique leading from the bench. As the focus now shifts to the new campaign, it won’t just be the trophies that tell the story. Sofascore Ratings will keep showing, week by week, who is truly ready to take football’s biggest stage again.