Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé claimed the 2025 Ballon d'Or award, defeating Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for the prestigious honor. The French international described the moment as extraordinary and expressed nervousness while receiving the trophy from Brazilian legend Ronaldinho. Dembélé credited his remarkable 2024-25 campaign with PSG and praised the club for creating a family atmosphere since his 2023 arrival.
The winger acknowledged coach Luis Enrique's paternal guidance and thanked teammates for their support during challenging periods. He reflected on valuable experiences at previous clubs Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Rennes, particularly highlighting opportunities to learn from Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta. Dembélé expressed gratitude toward French national team coaches and teammates while maintaining hopes for future World Cup success.
The 28-year-old honored his hometown of Fernan and dedicated the achievement to his family, especially his mother, for their unwavering support. He also recognized his agent's belief in his potential and thanked close friend Mustafa Diatta for constant companionship throughout his career journey.
The winger acknowledged coach Luis Enrique's paternal guidance and thanked teammates for their support during challenging periods. He reflected on valuable experiences at previous clubs Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Rennes, particularly highlighting opportunities to learn from Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta. Dembélé expressed gratitude toward French national team coaches and teammates while maintaining hopes for future World Cup success.
The 28-year-old honored his hometown of Fernan and dedicated the achievement to his family, especially his mother, for their unwavering support. He also recognized his agent's belief in his potential and thanked close friend Mustafa Diatta for constant companionship throughout his career journey.
