“Well deserved”: Internet buzzes as Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or

Ousmane Dembélé shocked the world by winning the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or.

The 28-year-old star, who was doubted as a €148 million (approximately $158.4 million USD) flop in Barcelona, just fulfilled one of football's greatest comebacks by being the engine behind Paris Saint-Germain’s historic treble, and the man who secured PSG’s first-ever Champions League trophy. And now, he has clinched football's ultimate crown.

Dembélé, who defeated Lamine Yamal and Vitinha, is the second PSG player to earn the award after Lionel Messi, who succeeded it in 2023.

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Fans erupt as Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Men's Ballon d’Or: "Finally gets his due"

As anticipated, social media lit up with various comments following his unprecedented victory, with a plethora of fans rejoicing in his achievement.

"Well deserved for him," a fan wrote on X/Twitter.

"Well deserved," one echoed.

"He manifested it in 2013. Today in 2024 he achieved. Dream' will definitely come to true one day," one fan shared with a photo of Ousmane Dembélé kissing the trophy.

"That's a huge achievement! Ousmane Dembélé winning the Ballon d'Or is absolutely incredible. He's a true superstar. #BallonDor," another commented with a ball emoji.

"We love PSG, I love PSG, I love Dembele and congratulations to him," one added.

"Absolutely deserved," another replied.

"He deserved it Ngl, he worked hard for it," one wrote.

"Ousmane Dembélé went through constant injuries and mockery, and today he’s a Ballon d’Or winner," an internet user shared.

"Dembele deserved it," another declared.

"I’m not surprised by this at all. He's so talented and he's been so good for a long time. He definitely deserves to win this award. #BallonDor," a fan chimed in.

"congratulations to him, well deserved," a social media user tweeted.

"well deserved win, would’ve been lot of crash out in the football community if Yamal won this," another claimed.

"The magician finally gets his crown! Ousmane Dembélé is the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner!" one stated.

"Dembélé finally gets his due. Massive W," an online user said.

Meanwhile, others simply wrote "legend," "king," "goat," "father," "deserved," and "congratulations," while some lamented the loss of their picks.

Ousmane Dembélé received the award at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday, Sept. 22. In his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude, adding:

"What just happened to me is incredible. I'm speechless. It's been an amazing season with PSG. I've experienced incredible things, and I'm a little nervous; it's not easy."

The Paris Saint-Germain forward continued:

"Receiving this trophy, especially from Ronaldinho, is truly exceptional. I want to thank PSG for signing me in 2023. The president, the entire team, and the club. They are a wonderful family. From day one, the president has treated me very well."