Ousmane Dembélé Makes History with FIFA The Best Award After Ballon d'Or Win

Ousmane Dembélé wins FIFA The Best trophy in Doha, marking a historic achievement for the PSG forward.

Following his Ballon d’Or win on September 22, Ousmane Dembélé added another accolade to his name by receiving the FIFA The Best award on December 16. This ceremony in Doha celebrated his phenomenal performances with Paris Saint-Germain and his remarkable achievements throughout 2025.

As the sixth recipient in the history of this prestigious FIFA award, Dembélé joins the ranks of football legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Robert Lewandowski, and Vinicius.

Only Four Players Have Won Both The Best and The Ballon d’Or

The list of players who have won both the Ballon d’Or and The Best trophy is quite exclusive. Ousmane Dembélé accomplished this feat in 2025, joining the elite company of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric.

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Tomorrow, Dembélé has the chance to secure yet another collective trophy with PSG, as the club pursues its sixth title in the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo, also taking place in Doha.