Spain and Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has won the Men’s Young Talent of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Yamal won the award for the third consecutive year, having clinched it in 2024 and 2025.
The young star won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain and plays a major role in Barcelona’s campaign.
Spanish striker and Barcelona forward, Vicky Lopez, won the 2026 Women’s Young Talent of the Year award.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award.
Other winners so far are:
Women’s Coach of the Year – Pere Romeu Barcelona/Spain
Men’s Coach of the Year – Luis de la Fuente Spain/Spain
Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year – Cata Coll Barcelona/Spain
Men’s Goalkeeper of The Year – Unai Simon Athletic Bilbao/Spain
Women’s Club of the Year – Barcelona/Spain
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