Why Dembele tops the Ballon d'Or 2025 odds
Since his €45 million switch to Paris Saint‑Germain, Ousmane Dembele has turned heads with 28 league goals and 12 assists in the 2024/25 campaign. His blend of pace, dribbling and work‑rate helped PSG secure a domestic double and reach the Champions League semi‑finals, the kind of high‑stakes performances that swing bookmakers.
Beyond the numbers, Dembele has delivered clutch moments – a late winner against Marseille, a brace in the Paris derby and a decisive play in the knockout stages. Those flash‑in‑the‑pan highlights are exactly what the Ballon d'Or voters love. Combine that with PSG’s surge in both Ligue 1 and Europe, and the betting odds of 1/3 start to make sense.
Other frontrunners and PSG’s strong presence
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is the next big name on the list. At 9/4 odds, his 14 goals and 9 assists have made him a darling of the media, but he still trails Dembele’s consistency. Raphinha of Barcelona rounds out the top three at 10/1, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah sits at 12/1, reflecting his continued scoring prowess.
PSG’s influence runs deep. Vitinha (20/1), Nuno Mendes (50/1) and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (within the top twenty) all appear in the rankings, underscoring the club’s dominance across positions. Even Kylian Mbappé, now at Real Madrid, has slipped to eighth place, while his teammate Vinícius Júnior sits at 15th.
Defenders and goalkeepers are not left out. Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and PSG’s Achraf Hakimi feature among the top‑ranked defenders, while Donnarumma represents the elite of goalkeepers.
- Ousmane Dembele – 1/3
- Lamine Yamal – 9/4
- Raphinha – 10/1
- Mohamed Salah – 12/1
- Vitinha – 20/1
English talents also have a footprint: Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice all sit inside the top twenty, showing the award’s global spread.
Ultimately, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will distil a year of dazzling attacks, solid defenses and a few unforgettable moments. With Dembele’s form still humming, the odds suggest he’s the one to watch, but the race remains wide open as the season’s final weeks unfold.
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