Overview

• France Football confirmed the Arsenal striker as the men’s winner in Paris, with Gyökeres also placing 15th in Ballon d’Or voting.
• Outlets report different season totals for 2024/25 — frequently 63 or 54 — underscoring confusion over his exact tally even as he leads the raw count.
• After joining Arsenal this summer, he has scored three times in his first five Premier League matches as adaptation to Mikel Arteta’s system continues.
• Spanish papers Marca and AS questioned his win over Kylian Mbappé, while UK voices offered mixed views, with Jamie Carragher highlighting a lack of service in big games.
• Analysts note games with no shots and limited touches for Gyökeres at Arsenal, and the player himself says elite scorers rely on teams that create chances.