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Ballon d’Or 2025: Gyökeres Stuns, Bonmatí Secures Hat-Trick, PSG & Arsenal Named Best Clubs
Between August 1, 2024, and July 13, 2025, Viktor Gyökeres lit up European football with astonishing numbers: 58 games, 63 goals, and an average strike every 77 minutes for Sporting Lisbon. His brilliance earned him the Men’s Best Striker Award at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Poland’s Ewa Pajor claimed the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí was crowned Women’s Ballon d’Or winner for the third straight year (2023, 2024, 2025).
In goalkeeping, England’s Hannah Hampton topped the Women’s Yachine Trophy, beating Ann-Katrin Berger and Cata Coll. Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie, now at Brighton, impressed with a 4th-place finish.
On the club stage, PSG were named Best Men’s Club, while Arsenal Women earned the Best Women’s Club title.
The Socrates Award went to the Xana Foundation, founded by PSG coach Luis Enrique in memory of his late daughter.
The night’s biggest prize, however, belonged to Ousmane Dembélé, crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, after leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League glory.
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Viktor Gyökeres’ sensational run of 63 goals in 58 games for Sporting Lisbon between August 2024 and July 2025 earned him the Ballon d’Or Best Striker Award. He joined Poland’s Ewa Pajor, who secured the women’s equivalent after a prolific campaign.
The evening also saw Aitana Bonmatí make history, clinching her third consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or.
In goalkeeping, England’s Hannah Hampton won the Women’s Yachine Trophy, with Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie taking an impressive fourth.
Club honours went to PSG (Men’s Best Club) and Arsenal (Women’s Best Club).
The Xana Foundation, created by Luis Enrique in honour of his daughter, received the Socrates Award for its humanitarian work.
And in the night’s most anticipated moment, Ousmane Dembélé was crowned Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 winner, cementing his PSG legacy.
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The 2025 Ballon d’Or gala was a night of milestones. Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres, with 63 goals in 58 games, claimed the Best Striker Award, while Ewa Pajor of Poland won the women’s equivalent.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí completed a historic hat-trick of Ballon d’Or wins (2023–2025), further cementing her dominance in women’s football.
In the women’s goalkeeper category, Hannah Hampton triumphed, edging Ann-Katrin Berger and Cata Coll. Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie earned global respect with a fourth-place finish.
The Best Club Awards went to PSG (men) and Arsenal Women, celebrating their domestic and European brilliance.
The Xana Foundation, launched by Luis Enrique in memory of his daughter, won the Socrates Trophy for social impact.
Capping the night, PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé lifted the Ballon d’Or 2025, after leading his team to a historic Champions League victory.
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The 2025 Ballon d’Or awards crowned a year of footballing brilliance. Viktor Gyökeres, who scored 63 times in 58 games for Sporting Lisbon, was named Best Striker. Poland’s Ewa Pajor secured the women’s Gerd Müller Trophy.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí made history with her third consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or, underlining her status as the game’s finest midfielder.
England’s Hannah Hampton won the Women’s Yachine Trophy, while Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie finished fourth, earning global recognition.
On the club stage, PSG were named Best Men’s Club, and Arsenal Women claimed Best Women’s Club honours.
The Xana Foundation, set up by Luis Enrique in memory of his daughter, was honoured with the Socrates Award.
The grand finale saw PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé claim the Ballon d’Or 2025, rewarding his role in their first Champions League triumph.
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At the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala, Viktor Gyökeres was celebrated for his incredible tally of 63 goals in 58 matches for Sporting Lisbon, winning the Best Striker Award. Ewa Pajor matched his feat on the women’s side.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí lifted the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third year running, beating rivals with her unmatched creativity and consistency.
Hannah Hampton of England topped the Women’s Yachine Trophy, while Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie impressed with a 4th-place finish.
PSG were crowned Best Men’s Club, while Arsenal Women took the Best Women’s Club honour.
The Socrates Award went to the Xana Foundation, a project by Luis Enrique supporting children with life-threatening illnesses.
Finally, PSG star Ousmane Dembélé claimed the Ballon d’Or 2025, capping a season of continental triumph.
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