Ousmane Dembélé Crowned FIFA Men’s Player of the Year at 2025 Best Awards
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named the 2025 FIFA Men’s Player of the Year after a sensational season that crowned him as one of world football’s most decisive performers.
The France international received the honour at FIFA’s The Best Awards ceremony on Tuesday, following a remarkable campaign in which he helped PSG secure the UEFA Champions League, French Ligue 1 title, and UEFA Super Cup. Dembélé also enjoyed a prolific season in front of goal, scoring 35 times across all competitions.
His individual brilliance and consistency set him apart in a year filled with elite performances, cementing his status as a global football icon.
Full List of Winners – FIFA Best Awards 2025
The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Ousmane Dembélé
The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Luis Enrique
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Sarina Wiegman
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton
Puskás Award (Men’s Best Goal): Santiago Montiel (vs Independiente Rivadavia)
FIFA Marta Award (Women’s Best Goal): Lizbeth Ovalle (vs Guadalajara)
Opinion: A Redemption Arc Worth Celebrating
Dembélé’s triumph feels especially significant given his career journey. Once questioned for inconsistency and injuries, the winger has reinvented himself into a reliable match-winner under Luis Enrique’s guidance. His blend of pace, intelligence, and end-product was central to PSG’s historic season, and this award is a fitting reward for perseverance and growth.
The broader winners list also reflects football’s evolving landscape—where tactical brilliance, team cohesion, and individual flair now coexist at the highest level. From Bonmatí’s midfield mastery to Donnarumma’s commanding presence in goal, the awards celebrate excellence across the game.
Ultimately, Dembélé’s crowning moment sends a powerful message: talent flourishes best when matched with belief, discipline, and the right environment. In 2025, football witnessed a star not just shine—but fully arrive.
