Dembélé Named Best FIFA Men's Player for 2025

Ousmane Dembélé, the Paris Saint-Germain forward and France international, was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2025 at the awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, capping a standout season that led his club to a historic treble of major trophies.

The 28-year-old edged out finalists Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Spain, and his France teammate Kylian Mbappé, now at Real Madrid, in a vote conducted by national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans over the period from August 11, 2024, to August 2, 2025. Dembélé's victory follows his win of the Ballon d'Or in September, marking him as the first French player to claim the FIFA honor since its inception in 2017. He becomes the latest addition to an elite list of winners that includes Lionel Messi, with six awards, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, each with two.

Dembélé's award recognizes his pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain's breakthrough 2024-25 campaign. He scored 35 goals and provided numerous assists across 53 appearances in all competitions, helping the French club secure Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and, most notably, their first UEFA Champions League title. In the Champions League, Dembélé...