By Emmanuel Olagunju
The footballing world celebrated its stars on Monday night with different awards and trophies at the 2025 Balloon d’ Or award ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet , Paris .
French winger , Ousmane Dembele crowned winner of the 2025 Men’s Balloon d ‘ Or award .He won the most prestigious individual honor following his exceptional performances during the last football season.
In the women’s category , Spanish midfield maestro , Aitana Bonmati won the contest . Her leadership acumen on field and brilliance played a pivotal role in her emergence .
Barcelona’s rising stars, Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the first player ever to win Kopa Trophy back – to back .
On the women’s side, Vicky Lopez of Barcelona was honoured with the Kopa Trophy
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Former PSG Goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma won Yachine Trophy as the best goalkeeper. Sporting CP star. Viktor Gyokeres, who received the Gerd Muller Trophy was recognized as the best striker in the world.
England’s Sarina Wiegman was awarded the Johan Cruyff Women’s Coach of the Year award , reaffirming her status as the best female football manager.
For the Club of the Year awards, Arsenal Women were recognized as the Best Female Club in the World, while Paris Saint-Germain won the men’s Club of the Year award .
