Cameroon: Serge Daura, the 19-year-old prodigy crowned 2025 Ballon d'Or winner

Key Highlights

• This triumph crowns a year of remarkable ascent for the young striker. A benchmark season in Elite OneA key architect of Gazelle FA’s brilliant campaign, Daura led his team to a third-place finish in the Elite One championship.
• This podium finish was hard-earned after a commanding season, with the young sensation establishing himself as the undisputed attacking leader of his squad. The league’s top scorer with 15 goals, he also stood out for his selfless play, racking up 11 assists.
• This all-around performance played a decisive role when the votes were cast. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTriumph in fierce competitionTo clinch the trophy, Daura edged out Boris Mfoumou of AS Fortuna and Nsanfeu Konrad of Panthère Sportive.
• The winner also walked away with the titles of top scorer and Cameroonian revelation of 2025. At just 19, his coronation may well signal the dawn of a new era.