Lamine Yamal speaks after winning the Men's Young Talent of the Year during the Ballon d'Or ceremony (Credit: AP)
\n\nSuperstar Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Spain has won the Kopa Trophy for Young Talent of the Year for the third season in a row, making history as the first football player to do so. Yamal, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 and 2025, has maintained his incredible ascent in international football with another victory in 2026, solidifying his status as one of the sport's most promising young players. The 19-year-old had a fantastic season with Barcelona in 2025–2026, contributing significantly to the team's victories in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.
\n\nYamal's 24 goals and 18 assists in 45 games for the Catalan team highlight his significance to the attacking lineup. He was also named La Liga's Best Player for the 2025–2026 season as a result of his performances. The forward finished as the top assister in the Spanish domestic league with 16 goals and 11 assists. Yamal also played for Spain in the World Cup, making eight appearances and scoring one as the country won the championship.
\n\nThe latest honour adds to an already impressive collection of…
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