Ballon d’Or 2025: Why French Public Backs Dembélé as Their Top Choice

The  2025 Ballon d’Or is set to be given to the most outstanding player in the world. Top contenders for this prestigious football award are Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).

French Poll Shows Ousmane Dembélé Should Be The 2025 Ballon d’Or Winner

A recent Odoxa poll for RTL and Winamax has revealed that Ousmane Dembélé is the clear favourite among the French public for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The survey shows strong support not only from general fans, but across football watchers in France, reinforcing his place at the top of the current race.

Key Poll Results

Among the football fans specifically, Dembélé’s lead appears even stronger: in some polls, ~38% of fans say he deserves the Ballon d’Or, versus 14% for Mbappé and 13% for Yamal.

Why Dembélé’s 2025 Ballon d’Or Momentum Is Strong

• Big titles & performances: Dembélé’s season with Paris Saint‑Germain has been marked by major trophies and standout matches. Among those are UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, etc.

• Public perception: Ousmane Dembélé is seen by many French fans as hardworking, likable, and humble. The poll also indicates that for a significant number, it would be an injustice if he doesn’t win.

• Competition remains strong: Mbappé and Yamal are also popular picks, though they trail Dembélé in several polls.

Bottom Line

While the Odoxa/RTL/Winamax survey gives a clear snapshot of public sentiment, the Ballon d’Or is decided by a panel of journalists, alongside major sports people. Public opinion is influential, however not in the final voting.  Some media outlets and public polls also have differing views, sometimes favour Lamine Yamal or others.

If the public’s sentiment reflects wider consensus, Dembélé may go into the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony with real momentum.