Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has once again etched his name in football history by winning the prestigious Kopa Trophy for the second year in a row at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The 18-year-old forward becomes the first player ever to claim the award back-to-back, cementing his reputation as one of the brightest young stars in world football.
The Kopa Trophy, awarded annually to the best player under the age of 21, celebrates Yamal’s outstanding consistency and rapid rise at the elite level.
His stellar performances for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team over the past season have drawn widespread acclaim, earning him recognition as one of the most exciting talents of his generation.
Yamal’s consecutive triumphs underline his growing influence on the global stage and mark him out as a future contender for the Ballon d’Or itself.