Lamine Yamal is now firmly among the best footballers in the world. The FC Barcelona forward finished in third place in the Ballon d’Or rankings, behind Harry Kane in first and Kylian Mbappé in second. Special mention should also go to Rodri, another Barça player, who rounded out the top five.

This result is further recognition of an exceptional season for Lamine Yamal, who once again made a decisive impact for both the blaugranes and the Spanish national team. In addition, the player from Rocafonda won the Young Talent of the Year award for the third consecutive year, a historic achievement that confirms his position among the brightest young talents in world football.

At just 19 years of age, the youngster from Rocafonda in Mataró continues to build an extraordinary career. If his first award, in 2024, was already important because of his precocious talent, and his second, in 2025, made him the first player ever to successfully defend the title, he has now gone one step further with an unprecedented third consecutive win, placing him in a privileged position in football history.

"It's an honour"

Lamine picked up the Young Talent of the Year award in person at the gala in London from Ukrainian footballing legend Andriy Shevchenko. "It's an honour to receive this award. I would have liked Cubarsí to have won, he deserves it, he has been great for a long time. I am very happy and I want to thank my club, the national team, everyone," said the blaugrana number 10. 

A champions' season 

The 2025/26 season has once again confirmed Lamine Yamal's status in world football. The forward was one of Barça's most influential players in a campaign that ended with the club winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.

His statistics speak for themselves. In 45 appearances for the blaugranes, he recorded 24 goals and 18 assists, numbers that reflect his ability to make the difference both in finishing and in creating chances. This decisive contribution has firmly established him as one of the team's leading figures.

In addition, the young talent from Rocafonda won the award for Best Player in La Liga 2025/26. In the domestic competition, he recorded 16 goals and 11 assists, and he was the player with the most assists in the league.

With the Spanish national team, Lamine Yamal also enjoyed a World Cup to remember, emerging as a world champion. The Barça forward played eight matches and scored one goal, contributing to Spain's success in another major international tournament.

As a result, the young footballer continues to collect trophies and accolades with both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, further cementing his status as one of the leading figures in world football despite his young age.

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Blaugrana domination 

The award, previously known as the Kopa Trophy, has also become synonymous with Barça talent. Before Lamine Yamal’s dominance, Pedri, in 2021, and Gavi, in 2022, had already placed FC Barcelona amongst the winners of the prize, which was established in 2018 by France Football.

With his victories in 2024, 2025, and now 2026, the youngster from Rocafonda has extended a record unmatched in the history of the award. Three consecutive titles that further consolidate Barça's dominance and reaffirm the club's ability to develop footballers with talent, personality, and world-class potential.

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