Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025, capping off a phenomenal year of individual brilliance and team success. The prestigious award was presented at a ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, on December 16, just months after his Ballon d’Or triumph in September.
Key Highlights of Dembélé’s 2024/25 Season:
– UEFA Champions League Winner
– Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions titles
– 8 goals & 6 assists in UCL, earning UEFA Champions League Player of the Season
– Named Ligue 1 Player of the Year
– Helped France to third place in the UEFA Nations League
– Reached FIFA Club World Cup final with PSG
Voting Process:
The winner was determined by votes from national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans, using the standard 5-3-1 points system. Dembélé finished ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé.
Dembélé’s Reaction:
“I wanted to thank my teammates. Hard work pays off — it’s been a fantastic year for me, both individually and collectively.”
The award period covered performances from August 11, 2024, to August 2, 2025, with results verified by independent observers.
With this recognition, Dembélé becomes the first PSG player to win both the Ballon d’Or and The Best FIFA Men’s Player award in the same year.
