Newly crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, Ousmane Dembélé, has said he has been left short of words to describe his landmark achievement on Monday night, after an exceptional season with Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking after receiving the Ballon d’Or crown, the French talisman said, “Incredible, I have no words. It’s been an amazing season with PSG.
“I’m a little nervous, as you can see—it’s not an easy task. To take home this trophy, and to have it presented to me by Ronaldinho, is something truly exceptional. I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished in my career.”
The French forward went on to thank the club that believed in him: “I want to thank PSG, who came for me in 2023, the president, the staff, and the club, which is like a wonderful family. I also want to thank all the PSG staff, Luis Enrique, my father, and above all, my teammates—this has been a fantastic team.”
Dembélé emphasized the collective effort behind the achievement: “We won practically everything this year, and we were able to raise the level to achieve these team trophies. This individual award, I see it as something we all share together.”
He also remembered the team that launched his career to the elite: “I want to thank all my teams, especially FC Barcelona, where I first achieved my dreams.”
Closing his speech, Dembélé reflected on the significance of the award: “Although the Ballon d’Or was never a personal goal in my professional career, winning it is something truly incredible.”
