Lamine Yamal Named Best Young Talent at Ballon d’Or 2025

Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. The award recognizes him as the best young footballer in the world for 2025.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Ballon d’Or gala took place on September 22 in Paris. New individual awards like the Kopa Trophy were given to both men and women, marking a new era of recognition in football. Lamine Yamal, just 17 years old, was chosen as the best young player. His performances for Barcelona this season have made him stand out among all young talents. Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign with his creativity, vision and important goals. Many experts see him as not only the biggest young star, but also as a future contender for the main Ballon d’Or prize.

BARCELONA’S SEASON AND YAMAL’S IMPACT

It was a season that saw Barcelona reclaim the dominance they once enjoyed, finishing at the top of the La Liga table. Yamal featured in nearly every match, scoring three goals and providing six assists in the league so far. His match-winning performances helped secure crucial points in matches that decided the title race where Barcelona finished above rivals Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid in the table. The team’s solid results have restored some hope in the hearts of Barcelona fans who had witnessed some highs and lows in the past few years. Despite his tender age, Yamal can already change games, making him a centerpiece for both club and country.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LAMINE YAMAL?

With the Kopa Trophy now in his hands, Lamine Yamal’s stock is only going to blow hot as he becomes a huge household name for Barcelona. The Blaugranas will play their next match against Real Oviedo on Thursday, September 25. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are close ahead, with 2 more points than Yamal’s team. With the league race heating up, the upcoming fixtures will become more important down the line. Yamal is expected to keep his starting spot under Hansi Flick and remain a key figure in both domestic and international competitions as he builds on becoming the best young footballer in Paris.