Softfootball can confirm Lamine Yamal has been crowned World Young Sportsperson of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his x handle.
Fabrizio posted:
🚨⭐️ Lamine Yamal wins World Young Sportsperson of the Year Award at Laureus Sport Awards.
The FC Barcelona teenager continues his meteoric rise, adding another prestigious accolade to an already remarkable early career.
Yamal also recently spoke about his admiration for Neymar, describing the Brazilian as his idol and expressing hope that he will feature for Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
At just 18, Yamal has established himself as one of the most influential young players in world football, delivering an outstanding season with 18 goals and 25 assists for club and country.
His impact goes beyond statistics, combining flair, creativity, and maturity well beyond his years. Yamal also finished runner-up in the Ballon d’Or rankings behind Ousmane Dembélé and was previously named Best Forward at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025.
The recognition further cements Yamal’s growing influence, as he continues to shine for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, with expectations only rising ahead of the coming seasons.
Meanwhile, analysts including Nigerian voice D Real Kombo have noted that opponents are increasingly targeting the young star due to his growing impact on matches.
