Lamine Yamal wins the Kopa Trophy in the men’s category, taking home the Men’s Young Talent of the Year award for the third consecutive year. The Barcelona and Spanish national team star receives the honor at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Tuesday early morning.
“This is the third year I’ve been here to receive this award. I want to thank my club and my national team,” Yamal states in his acceptance speech, as quoted by France Football. This victory follows his success in the 2024 and 2025 editions, confirming the 19-year-old winger’s consistent status as a leading young talent in world football.
Yamal delivers a strong performance throughout the 2025/26 season, recording 25 goals and 20 assists in 57 appearances across all competitions. These contributions help Barcelona secure the LaLiga title and the Spanish Super Cup, while Yamal also earns the LaLiga Player of the Year title. At the international level, he represents the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup, scoring one goal in eight appearances.
