Key Takeaways:
- Ousmane Dembélé claimed the Onze d’Or after a standout 2024/25 season with Paris Saint-Germain
- Dembélé narrowly outvoted Lamine Yamal, with 32.5% to Yamal’s 30% in the reader poll by Onze Mondial
- The Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed on 22 September
Dembélé Collects Another Honour After Stellar Campaign
Ousmane Dembélé, widely regarded as the frontrunner for this year’s Ballon d’Or has added the prestigious Onze d’Or to his accolades. Conferred annually by the French magazine Onze Mondial this award recognises the top-performing footballer across Europe’s leagues from the preceding season.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward enjoyed an exceptional 2024/25 campaign, contributing to five trophy triumphs. Over the course of 53 appearances in all competitions, Dembélé found the net 35 times and registered 16 assists, underlining his pivotal role in the club’s success.
💫 Ousmane Dembélé remporte le Onze d’Or 2025 au terme d’une saison monstrueuse ! 🥇
⭐️ Messi, Zidane, Ronaldo, Maradona… @dembouz intègre le cercle très fermé des joueurs ayant remporté ce prestigieux trophée. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/PIghQhHZJO
— Onze Mondial (@OnzeMondial) September 10, 2025
Tight Race in the Onze d’Or Poll
The outcome of the Onze d’Or award, determined by the readership of Onze Mondial was closely contested. Dembélé captured 32.5% of the votes, narrowly surpassing Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who secured 30%. The Spanish striker also stands as Dembélé’s chief competition in the race for the “Ballon d’Or.”
Onze d’Or and Ballon d’Or: Award Context
The Onze d’Or award has been a fixture in European football recognition since 1976. Lionel Messi sits atop the all-time leaderboard, having claimed the title four times. Of note, the award was not bestowed in the preceding season. The much-anticipated announcement of the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner is set for 22 September.
