The ceremony of Golden Ball 2025 It was held on Monday at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, and left historical names among the winners. From Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatíto young talents like Lamine Yamal and Vicky Lópezthe gala crowned the best in the world in different categories of male and female football.
The Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) was chosen the best player in the world, after leading his team to a historical triplet with 32 goals and 13 assists in the 2024-25 season. His role in the Champions League was decisive for Paris Saint-Germain to achieve the first European title in its history.
2nd Place: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
His 35 goals and 16 goal passes, as well as the PSG title in the Champions League, in Ligue 1 and in the French Cup weighed in the result of the vote of the journalists, ahead of Lamine Yamal.
“Thank you, I really have no words, it was an incredible season with the Paris SG, I thank the PSG, which came to look for me in 2023,” said Ousmane Dembélé.
“We practically won everything, this individual trophy is the collective who succeeded,” added the former player of FC Barcelona. “The Golden Ball was not an objective in my career, but I worked for the team to win the Champions League”
Aitana Bonmatí makes history with her third golden ball
The Spanish Aitana Bonmatí conquered her third consecutive female gold ball, an achievement that only Lionel Messi and Michel Platini had achieved in history. The Barcelona player surpassed Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) in the vote.
Yashin 2025 Trophy: Donnarumma and Hampton
Gianluigi Donnarumma was awarded as the best male goalkeeper, after his brilliant season with the PSG before signing for Manchester City.
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea) received the female award after his decisive performance in the final of the 2025 Eurocup, where he stopped two penalties to Spain.
Johan Cruyff trophy (best coach)
Luis Enrique: architect of the historical triplet of the PSG.
Sarina Wiegman: He led England to win the Women’s Euro 2025.
Kopa 2025 trophy (best sub-21 player)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) repeated as a winner in the male category, becoming the first player to retain the prize.
Vicky López (Barcelona) took the female trophy, completing the double for the Catalan club.
Gerd Müller trophy (top scorer)
Viktor Gyökeres: 54 goals with Sporting CP.
Ewa Pajor: 43 goals with FC Barcelona.
Clubs of the year 2025
Male: Paris Saint-Germain
FEMALE: Arsenal
2025 Socrates Award
Humanitarian recognition went to the Xana Foundation, created in honor of Luis Enrique’s daughter, who supports children and young people affected by serious diseases.
With this gala, the 2025 Golden Ball left its mark on the history of football, with Dembélé and Bonmatí as great protagonists, and Barcelona and PSG reaffirming their power both in men and women.
