Ballon d’Or Glory: How PSG and Dembélé Stole the Spotlight in Paris

On September 22nd, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris hosted a night that PSG and their fans will never forget. Ousmane Dembélé, after years of being wonderkid, " next big thing ", and multiple setbacks in his career, finally claimed his potential and was crowned Ballon d'Or winner, football's greatest individual honour.

This night completed a season that many already called legendary, but while the trophy belong to him, this night and celebration also belongs to Paris Saint-Germain’s collective, as the whole team made this night more memorable.

A Treble and More: PSG’s Season of Supremacy

The club did not only had a historic season, they also did it in style, pure domination was on display every night they've played. Domestically, they've secured Ligue 1, French Cup, but in Europe they've showed their real ambition, as for the first time in their history, they've won the UEFA Champions League. Addition to that, this summer, they've beaten Tottenham to secure the UEFA Super Cup as well, completing off what has become one of the most decorated seasons in French football.

Dembélé, was crowned as the Ballon d'Or winner, and it was magical. His stats include 35 goals and 16 assists in all competitions, showing up with standout performances when the lights were shining the brightest. His output cannot only be shown as statistics, but also a narrative of his story which was completed last season.

The Ceremony: Tears, Thanks, and PSG’s Heroes

When Brazillian magician, Ronaldinho stepped on stage to present the Ballon d'Or, it was only one name being heard in all Paris. Once a young rising star, he emerged as a main man for the Parisian side and claimed the trophy as PSG's biggest individual success. His speech was emotional, the crowd was cheering him on, while he was expressing his gratitude towards Luis Enrique, the club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, his team and especially his mother, his biggest support.

Also, he was not the only one to receive awards tonight in Paris. Vitinha was also on podium, as he claimed third place in men’s Ballon d’Or rankings. The brilliant Spanish tactician, Luis Enrique was proudly named as best coach, while entire club of PSG was named Men’s Club of the Year. Additionally, former PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma won the Yashin Trophy, which cemented his place as very best at his position.

Defeating Rivals & Defining the Moment

Young Barcelona's phenom, Lamine Yamal, was placed second in the Ballon d'Or race, his output of brilliant displays made him closest as anyone came this year to stopping Dembélé. Vitinha's third place only shows PSG's depth, it's not only one star shinning in that sky.

What This Win Means & What Must Follow

This cannot be seen as a personal accolade, this Ballon d'Or screams loudly of success for PSG's project. It shows that clubs are making correct decisions regarding their investments in players, coaching staff, and belief that they will not only produce trophies, but legacies. For Dembélé, his story got a whole new turn, it's a combination of his talent, resilience and revival. For PSG this has become a proof that they are home of elite stories, not just stars.

Football moves fast and praises are fleeting, but this night where PSG had a record number of nominations, a treble and a Ballon d'Or winner, will go down in history. For Dembélé tonight, the victory is individual award, but the whole story about this team, city and club is embracing new moments in history.

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