Three Stripes on Top: Adidas Dominates the 2025 Ballon d'Or Awards
Sep 23, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Adidas Dominance: Adidas-sponsored athletes and teams won the majority of the prestigious individual and team awards at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
- Individual Awards for Adidas Athletes: Adidas athletes, including Ousmane Dembélé, Aitana Bonmatí, Lamine Yamal, Vicky López, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, won the Ballon d'Or (Men's), Ballon d'Or Féminin, Kopa Trophy, Women's Kopa Trophy, and Yashin Trophy, respectively.
- Nike's Consolation Prizes: Nike secured two major awards, with Paris Saint-Germain named Men's Club of the Year and Hannah Hampton winning the Women's Yashin Trophy.
The ceremony for the 2025 Ballon d'Or took place in Paris last night, and in the perennial battle of the brands, there was one clear and dominant winner: Adidas.
Adidas Dominates the 2025 Ballon d'Or Awards
The German sportswear giant saw its sponsored athletes and teams sweep the majority of the most prestigious individual and team awards, marking a hugely successful night for the brand at football's most glamorous event.
Adidas athletes took home almost all of the night's biggest individual prizes. The list of winners sponsored by the Three Stripes is remarkable:
- Ballon d'Or (Men's): Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
- Ballon d'Or Féminin (Women's): Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona / Spain)
- Kopa Trophy (Best Men's U21): Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona / Spain)
- Women's Kopa Trophy (Best Women's U21): Vicky López (FC Barcelona / Spain)
- Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain / Italy)
The brand's dominance extended to the team awards, with Adidas-sponsored Arsenal W.F.C. being named the Women's Club of the Year.
Consolation Prizes for Nike
Rival brand Nike did not leave empty-handed, securing two major awards during the ceremony:
- Men's Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
- Women's Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Hannah Hampton (Chelsea / England)
Overall, the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony was a comprehensive victory for Adidas, reinforcing its strong position with the world's elite football talent.
What do you think of the results? A deserved clean sweep for the Adidas athletes? Let us know in the comments below.
Viking FK 26-27 European Home and Away Kits Released
Norwegian club Viking FK have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 European home and away kits. Made by Diadora, the special shirts have been created for the club's UEFA Champions League campaign, marking Viking's return to the competition for the first time since 1992-93.
The Diadora Viking FK 2026-27 European home shirt features a dark navy base with vibrant pink detailing on the collar, sleeve cuffs, Diadora logo and sponsor branding. The chest displays an oak tree motif taken directly from the club's original crest.
The Viking FK 2026-27 European away shirt comes with a white base and thin vertical pinstripes, complemented by dark navy detailing on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The same oak tree emblem as the European home version appears on the chest.
What do you think of the new Viking FK 2026-27 European home and away kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Gwangju FC 2026 Third Kit Released
Following the introduction of home and away kits in February, Gwangju FC have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 season, completing the full kit set from GOALSTUDIO.
The new design uses an eye-catching halftone marble graphic, with a slight shade of yellow gradient upon a full black base. The front collar, sleeve cuffs and sleeve seams are all white, matching with the club crest and brand logo. The third goalkeeper kit also shares the identical design, featuring light purple with a fading turquoise shade.
What do you think about the new GOALSTUDIO Gwangju FC third kit? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Mantova 1911 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Mantova 1911 and Adidas have officially unveiled the club's new away shirt for the 26-27 season. The new kit introduces a refined design that will be worn throughout their upcoming campaign.
The Adidas Mantova 1911 26-27 away jersey is predominantly red, featuring a classic polo collar with white contrast detailing. White accents are applied to the collar trim, sleeve cuffs, and the Adidas logo on the right chest, offering a clean contrast against the base color. The club crest sits prominently on the left chest, accompanied by sponsor logos across the front.
Red shorts and red socks complete the full kit. Mantova's new away uniform has already debuted on the pitch during pre-season action and is available via official club outlets.