Viktor Gyökeres Claims Gerd Müller Trophy at 2025 Ballon d'Or Ceremony

September 23, 2025 – Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres was awarded the prestigious Gerd Müller Trophy as the best striker of the 2024-25 season during Monday’s Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The Arsenal forward, who joined the Gunners in the recent transfer window, earned the accolade based on his exceptional performance last season with Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 36 goals and provided 14 assists in 39 matches.

The Gerd Müller Trophy, named after the legendary Bayern Munich striker known for his record-breaking 365 Bundesliga goals, recognizes the season’s top goal-scorer. Gyökeres’ achievement marks a notable moment, as he outperformed high-profile contenders like Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid. His success highlights his pivotal role in Sporting’s Liga and Cup victories, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s elite forwards.

The ceremony also celebrated PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé, who clinched the 2025 Men’s Ballon d'Or, alongside other honors for PSG, including the Johan Cruyff Trophy for manager Luis Enrique and the Yashin Trophy for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Gyökeres expressed gratitude, calling the season “stupendous” and a fulfillment of his lifelong goal-scoring ambition.