Lamine Yamal Wins Kopa Trophy for the Third Consecutive Time

At the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony held in London, the new era of world football once again made its mark.

Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s best young player, for the third consecutive time and set a new record.

The young Spanish star wrote his name into history as the only footballer to win the award three years in a row.

The 19-year-old forward produced outstanding results in the 2025/26 season, winning La Liga and the Super Cup with Barcelona, as well as the World Cup with the Spanish national team.