23.09.2025 07:40
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player of the year, and he has achieved this for the second consecutive time. With this success, Yamal made history as the first footballer to win the award two times in a row.
The Ballon d'Or awards organized by France Football have found their winners. The recipient of the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player of the year, is once again Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal.
MADE HISTORY
At just 17 years old, Yamal made history as the first player to win the Kopa Trophy twice in a row. Barcelona's young players have made a significant impact on the award in recent years. In the last 5 years, 4 of the Kopa Trophy winners have been players from the Catalan club. Previously, Pedri and Gavi had also won this prestigious award.
YAMAL'S SEASON PERFORMANCE
Considered one of the greatest talents produced by Barcelona's youth academy in recent years, Lamine Yamal has also made an effective start to the 2025-2026 season.
So far in La Liga, the 17-year-old player has started 3 matches in the starting eleven and has spent 270 minutes on the field. The young talent has made significant contributions to his team's attacking power by scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists during this period. Yamal has attempted 13 shots and has not yet received a yellow or red card.