Paris Saint-Germain's French winger, Ousmane Dembélé, has been named The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2025. The award was presented during the annual FIFA Gala Dinner held in Doha on Wednesday, December 16, 2025.
Dembélé emerged victorious ahead of his club teammate Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal in the final voting. This prestigious accolade completes an extraordinary and flawless year for the 28-year-old, who also secured the 2025 Ballon d'Or earlier in the season.
The award serves as recognition for Dembélé's phenomenal and consistent performances during the previous campaign. He was the pivotal figure in Paris Saint-Germain's historic season, leading the club to a remarkable quadruple. The trophies included the Ligue 1 title and the coveted UEFA Champions League, a long-awaited triumph for the Parisian club.
Dembélé's individual statistics were nothing short of spectacular. Across 53 appearances in all competitions, he contributed directly to 51 goals, scoring 35 times and providing 16 assists. His domestic form was particularly sharp, netting 21 goals in Ligue 1.
Upon receiving the award, Dembélé expressed his immense pride and hope to repeat the feat next year. "This is an incredible honor. 2025 has been a dream. I want to thank my teammates, the coaches, and the fans. This is for all of us. I will work hard to try and do it again," he stated.
This dual achievement of winning both the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player award in the same year firmly establishes Ousmane Dembélé as the world's premier footballer for 2025, marking his ascent to the very pinnacle of the sport.