BREAKING! Yamal wins Ballon d'Or Kopa Trophy again

Lamine Yamal clinched the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best player under 21. The FC Barcelona winger became the first player in history to win this prize two years in a row

Yamal beat out PSG winger, Désiré Doué and nine other contenders to succeed himself as winner.

Yamal retains his Kopa Trophy title, which is presented each year to the best U21 player. This award, voted on by former Ballon d'Or winners, was handed to the young Barcelona striker during the 69th ceremony held in the French capital.

He finished ahead of Désiré Doué (PSG), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), João Neves (PSG), and Estevao (Palmeiras/Chelsea), who were also finalists.

The Catalan star wrapped up the 2024-2025 season with 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 matches across all competitions.

He played a vital role in Barcelona’s treble-winning campaign, securing La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.