Paris was buzzing as Dembele lights up the City with the Ballin d'Or this Monday.

Ousmane Dembele, the man once labeled injury-prone and inconsistent, is now football’s biggest name. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward has officially been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, claiming the most prestigious individual prize in football at a star-studded ceremony in the French capital.

And what a season it was.

Dembele didn’t just play well he was unstoppable. Scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists across all competitions, the 28-year-old was the heartbeat of PSG’s campaign. His brilliance drove the club to its first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph, along with the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France, sealing a famous treble that will be talked about for years.

This victory is more than a trophy for Dembele, it’s redemption. Just a few years ago, the same player was fighting to stay fit, criticized as a “wasted talent,” and written off by pundits. But through hard work and resilience, he turned his career around and is now standing at the very top of world football.

At the ceremony, Dembele beat out Barcelona’s teenage sensation, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has been dazzling fans worldwide with his incredible talent. The competition was tough, but Dembele’s season left no room for doubt.

The night also belonged to PSG as a whole, with the French champions being named Best Team of the Year, a nod to their growing dominance in European football.

For fans, this wasn’t just about stats and silverware. It was about seeing a player who once faced endless setbacks finally fulfill the potential everyone saw in him as a teenager. Dembélé’s journey has become a story of persistence, growth, and a reminder that comebacks are always possible.

Right now, Paris is celebrating more than a trophy they’re celebrating a hero.

And for Dembélé? This might be his peak, but it surely doesn’t feel like the end.