Key Takeaways:
- Ousmane Dembélé was crowned No. 1 in the FIFA The Best awards for 2025
- The Paris Saint-Germain forward netted 35 goals and contributed 16 assists across 53 matches as PSG secured a treble
- Dembélé adds this honour to the Ballon d’Or he collected earlier in the autumn
Dembélé Dominates the 2025 FIFA The Best Awards
Ousmane Dembélé has been named the FIFA The Best Men’s Player for 2025, further enhancing his exceptional year by adding this accolade to the “Ballon d’Or” he received earlier this autumn. The French international, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain, delivered a sensational campaign by recording 35 goals and 16 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions. His contributions proved pivotal in PSG’s impressive treble-winning season.
Ousmane Dembélé is The Best FIFA Men’s player 2025.
He had himself a 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐂 season 🏆 pic.twitter.com/q29Ni3coZU
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 16, 2025
Honours and Team of the Year Recognition
In addition to being crowned the world’s best, the former Barcelona winger has also been recognised in the Team of the Year, cementing his status among football’s elite following a remarkable individual and team performance over the past season.
FIFA Award Nominees
Dembélé topped a competitive shortlist which included Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Pedri (Barcelona), Vitinha (PSG), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), and Raphinha (Barcelona).
| Nominee | Club |
|---|---|
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea |
| Pedri | Barcelona |
| Vitinha | PSG |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona |
| Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
| Nuno Mendes | PSG |
| Achraf Hakimi | PSG |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool |
| Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid |
| Raphinha | Barcelona |
Selection Criteria and Voting System
The evaluation period for this award spanned from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025. The outcome was determined through a combined voting process, involving national team coaches, national team captains, selected journalists, and fans via the FIFA website. Each group accounted for 25% of the total vote. Voters could select three players, awarding five points to their first choice, three to their second, and one to their third.
Recent Winners and Succession
By triumphing this year, Dembélé succeeds Vinícius Júnior, who won the prize previously, with Rodri and Jude Bellingham occupying the podium in 2024.
