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Ballon d’Or rankings put France level with Argentina after Ousmane Dembélé’s 2025 win.
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His triumph gave France eight titles, matching Messi’s record for Argentina.
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The standings now signal a shift in global football power.
France joined Argentina at the top of the Ballon d’Or leaderboard after Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 prize in Paris on Monday.
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The win crowned a brilliant season for Dembélé and took France level with Argentina on eight Ballon d’Or titles.
Unlike Argentina where Lionel Messi owns all eight awards, France reached eight through several different stars across generations: Raymond Kopa, Jean-Pierre Papin, Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane, Karim Benzema and now Ousmane Dembélé.
This spread shows how a nation builds its football legacy from many great players, not just one.
The updated Ballon d’Or rankings underline changing balance in world football.
After the 2025 ceremony the leading country totals read:
Argentina (8)
France (8)
Germany (7)
Netherlands (7)
Portugal (7)
Italy (5)
Brazil (5)
England (5)
These figures reflect decades of individual brilliance shaping national tallies.
Dembélé’s victory has already sparked debate.
Some praised his decisive club performances; others asked whether voters favour moment and momentum over raw stats.
Either way, the award now ties two football powerhouses and sets a fresh benchmark for future contenders.
Watch next season for who tries to tip the scale.
