Ousmane Dembélé Headlines Ballon d’Or Top 10 as Official List Announced

The Ballon d’Or top 10 for 2025 is official. French winger Ousmane Dembélé is in the spotlight after a great season. Fans and experts are discussing if this list shows the world’s best footballers or if some changes are needed.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony was in Paris, and the top 10 is now confirmed. Ousmane Dembélé‘s exceptional performances earned him a place among the finalists; several sources indicate that he’s a major focus this year. The list includes football’s biggest names, each contributing significantly for their clubs or countries this season. Dembélé’s play, particularly in critical matches in both league and Champions League competitions, garnered widespread attention and praise, especially after he was named the best player in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

SEASON SUMMARY: TEAM & PLAYER IMPACT

This season, Dembélé continued to impress at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He scored thirty-five goals and provided sixteen assists in 53 matches across competitions, guiding PSG to a historic treble, which includes the French championship, the UEFA Champions League, and the Coupe de France. His creativity and pace have been substantial to PSG’s offensive play, including significant contributions with 8 goals and 6 assists in the Champions League.

The other players in the top 10 also had momentous seasons. Erling Haaland finished as the Premier League’s top scorer, leading Manchester City to a 3rd place finish. Jude Bellingham became a star at Real Madrid, scoring 18 goals in LaLiga and bringing his team to the verge of another Spanish championship. Kylian Mbappé, now at Real Madrid, tallied 24 goals across every competition, quickly adjusting to his new club, and is reportedly supporting Dembélé’s chances to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

LOOKING AHEAD: NEXT FIXTURES AND THE FUTURE

In light of this Ballon d’Or recognition, Dembélé’s confidence will soar as PSG gets ready to take on Auxerre for the Ligue 1 after losing to Marseille yesterday evening. PSG finished the Ligue 1 season ahead of 2nd place Marseille with AS Monaco in 3rd place. Their matchup will be a test before the new league season begins. Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces Levante before facing Atletico de Madrid this weekend as they attempt to develop Bellingham and Mbappé’s chemistry. Manchester City’s next match is a a League Cup match against Huddersfield before facing Burnley for the Premier League next weekend as they try to climb up from mid-table. As the new season advances, all eyes will be on these top players to see if they can continue producing at a top level.