Lamine Yamal Wins 2024 Kopa Trophy as World’s Best Young Player

Spain and Barcelona Starlet As the world’s top young football player for 2024, Barcelona wonder Lamine Yamal was named a Top U21 Talent and received the coveted Kopa Trophy. The 17-year-old winger was given the title on Monday after an incredible season in which he solidified his spot in Barcelona’s starting lineup and was instrumental in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024.

Yamal Becomes a Member of the Exclusive Kopa Trophy Winners

Yamal succeeds Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, who won the title the previous year. He joins a distinguished group that includes Barcelona colleagues Gavi and Pedri, as well as previous winners Kylian Mbappe and Matthijs de Ligt. Fans are excited to watch Yamal’s continued influence at the club and international levels, and this accolade reflects his ascent to prominence as one of the game’s most exciting players.