On Monday, September 22, a long-running debate was finally settled: Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or. After months of speculation over a head-to-head race with Lamine Yamal, the prestigious award from France Football went to the Frenchman. On Friday, the official voting totals were released, and the gap between the two stars turned out to be bigger than many expected.

As expected, both were the leading candidates for soccer’s most prestigious individual honor. The Paris Saint-Germain forward delivered a standout season, playing 53 matches, scoring 35 goals, handing out 16 assists, and winning five trophies: Ligue 1, the French Super Cup, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup.

On the other side, Lamine Yamal — winner of the Kopa Trophy for best U-2

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