Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or. The soccer star received the award at the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, while wearing a custom-made Zegna tuxedo.

“If I could talk to young Ousmane, I would tell him that dreams have no boundaries and that nothing is impossible. Hard work, respect for others, and respect for the game — that’s the key,” Dembélé said in a statement shared by the Italian brand with WWD.

Dembélé’s outfit featured a black shawl-collar silk and wool blazer with satin details, paired with wide-leg trousers, worn over an ivory high-collar silk shirt. He finished the look with chunky leather evening loafers also from the brand.

“For a moment as special as the Ballon d’Or, I chose a suit that tells a story: one of collective effort, precision, and passion for what is done with care,” Dembélé said.

A professional footballer currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, Dembélé has previously been recognized as the Champions League Player of the Season. His career includes significant spells at clubs such as Barcelona and PSG, where he has contributed to domestic and international successes.

The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony attracted top football stars from around the world and celebrated achievements from August 2024 to July 2025. The event was attended by Princess Charlene of Monaco, who presented the prestigious Socrates Award. Other guests included athletes Yann Sommer, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, Lamine Yamal, Rute Cardoso and more.

All the winners of the 69th Ballon d’Or awards:

The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious events, honoring the best individual players, teams, coaches and performances from the past season across various categories. The ceremony includes awards for categories such as the Kopa Trophy (best young player), Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), Gerd Müller Award (top scorer), and club awards. The list of winners is decided by 180 journalists from the 100 best FIFA-ranked countries.