At 28 years old, Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Golden Eleven, awarded by Onze Mondial magazine. With 32.5% of the vote, he beats Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal (18 years old, FC Barcelona, 30%). This individual recognition rewards his consistency and sacrifices, as the player emphasized in his speech.
“Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Onze d’Or! ‘I’m proud — it shows you’ve worked hard all season, and I’d even go further: over all these years, to win individual trophies. It touches me, my sacrifices and performances are recognised.’ With 32.5% of the votes, Dembélé finishes ahead of Yamal (30%).
This triumph marks a turning point for Ousmane Dembélé, long criticised for his injury record but now establishing himself as a key figure at Paris Saint-Germain.
His consistent performances in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League tipped the scales. The duel with Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s new sensation, also symbolises a passing of the torch between an established generation and an emerging one.
For PSG, this individual award is also a showcase: it underlines the impact of its players on the international stage and reflects the club’s renewed prominence in major accolades. Dembélé, however, remains sidelined for six weeks, casting a shadow over the start of his season.
