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Just In! Wiegman named women's coach of the year

Written by Boluwatitonisola Omoniyi | Sep 22, 2025 7:48:15 PM

England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women's coach of the year at the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards after guiding the Lionesses to a second successive European Championship title

Dutchwoman Wiegman, 55, won the award ahead of four coaches, with Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor and Arsenal's Renee Slegers among those also named.

England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties after the final finished 1-1 after extra time to win Euro 2025 in Switzerland as the Lionesses retained the title they won on home soil in 2021.