Ballon d’Or: Gyokeres wins Gerd Müller Trophy

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has been named the winner of the 2025 Gerd Müller Trophy, awarded to the best striker in world football at the Ballon d’Or ceremony

The Swedish forward claimed the prize after a remarkable season with Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 54 goals in all competitions.

The Gerd Müller Trophy, named after the late German legend, is presented annually to the player with the highest scoring impact across competitions.

Gyökeres’ exploits not only powered Sporting to success but also established him among the elite strikers in world football.

The award forms part of the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, where the best individual performers in football are celebrated.