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Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or After Barcelona, World Cup Brilliance

7/15/2026

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Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain forward and France international) won the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
He delivered outstanding performances for Barcelona throughout the season, consistently influencing matches.
He posted an excellent FIFA World Cup campaign with Spain, earning praise for his contributions.
Analysts cite his elite creativity, close-ball dribbling and maturity beyond his years as key strengths.

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Story summary

Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain forward and France international) won the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
He delivered outstanding performances for Barcelona throughout the season, consistently influencing matches.
He posted an excellent FIFA World Cup campaign with Spain, earning praise for his contributions.
Analysts cite his elite creativity, close-ball dribbling and maturity beyond his years as key strengths.