Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal wins Kopa trophy

LAMINE YAMAL

Lamine Yamal

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has created history once more by winning the Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or presentation.

The 18-year-old forward becomes the first player to win the award twice in a row.

The Kopa Trophy, which goes to the best-performing player under the age of 21, recognises Yamal’s constant brilliance and swift climb in world football.

At the age of 18, Yamal’s excellent performances for Barcelona and the Spanish national team have continued to impress, gaining him great attention among football’s best.

His back-to-back Kopa Trophy wins underline his status as one of the most exciting young talents in the sport today.

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