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Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy for the second year in a row.
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He is still very much in the running for the Ballon d’Or despite his injury.
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His ascent validates an illustrious future.
Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy for the second year running, a rare achievement that confirms the Barcelona winger’s meteoric rise.
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The 18-year-old claimed the award for the best under-21 player after another standout season for both club and country.
Dressed in an all-black suit, Yamal walked onto the stage to accept the trophy.
Presenter Ruud Gullit couldn’t resist a playful jab about the bigger prize. “Maybe I’ll see you back up here later,” – Gullit told him, a comment that highlighted how Yamal is already being mentioned alongside the game’s elite.
Despite this recognition, Lamine Yamal still faces stiff competition for the main Ballon d’Or crown.
Following their victories in the Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France, PSG players Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha are leading the field.
That PSG story, and its impact on the Ballon d’Or race, puts Yamal’s achievement into perspective.
On the injury front, Yamal has missed Barcelona’s last two matches with a groin problem and is expected to sit out again for the upcoming fixture against Getafe.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was in Paris as his player collected the award and offered a cautious update:
“We’re working on it. But with Lamine, you have to take it day by day. He’s working hard, receiving treatment every day, and making good progress.”
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“I don’t know [whether he will win the Ballon d’Or on Monday]. One day we’ll see Lamine win this trophy, but whoever wins it this year will deserve it. For me, anyway, it’s a matter of respect to be nominated.” – Flick also said.
The numbers back up why Yamal is so highly rated.
Since last season he’s produced strong goal and assist figures and has led Europe’s young attackers in successful dribbles, an area where his direct play consistently troubles defenders.
Those metrics, combined with his trophies and impact, explain why many view him as football’s next big talent.
Lamine Yamal’s second Kopa Trophy is more than just an award.
It confirms a trajectory few expected so early.
Barcelona and Spain will now manage both Lamine Yamal’s minutes and expectations carefully, because if he stays fit, his influence on big nights will only grow.
