Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or following PSG's historic Champions League triumph.
The French international played a pivotal role in PSG's remarkable season, which culminated in a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final. This victory marked PSG's first-ever Champions League title, completing an impressive treble for Luis Enrique's side.
According to Odds Checker, Dembele's exceptional performances throughout the season have propelled him to the top of the Ballon d'Or rankings ahead of the ceremony scheduled for September.
PSG's Historic Treble
Prior to their Champions League success, PSG had already secured the Ligue 1 title weeks earlier and added the Coupe de France to their trophy cabinet, completing a perfect treble season under manager Luis Enrique.
This unprecedented success has not only elevated the club's status in European football but has significantly boosted Dembele's chances of claiming football's most prestigious individual award.
Top Contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or
The current Ballon d'Or rankings place Dembele at the top, followed by Barcelona's young sensation Lamine Yamal in second place and his teammate Raphinha in third. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Inter Milan's Lautaro Martínez complete the top five.
Notably, three other PSG players feature in the top 10, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma ranked sixth, Georgian star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia in seventh, and young talent Desire Doué in tenth position.
Barcelona's Pedri occupies the eighth spot, while former PSG star Kylian Mbappé, who has since moved on from the club, ranks ninth in the current standings.
The full top 10 rankings for the 2025 Ballon d'Or are:
1. Ousmane Dembélé
2. Lamine Yamal
3. Raphinha
4. Mohamed Salah
5. Lautaro Martínez
6. Gianluigi Donnarumma
7. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia
8. Pedri
9. Kylian Mbappé
10. Desire Doué
With the Ballon d'Or ceremony still months away, these rankings could shift based on international performances during the summer. However, Dembele's contributions to PSG's historic treble have established him as the clear frontrunner for football's most coveted individual prize.
