Yamal named Young Talent, Simon Goalkeeper, Fuente Coach of the year

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Barcelona Femini were named Men's and Women's Club of the Year, respectively, at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, recognising their achievements during the 2025-26 season, reported ANI.

PSG secured the Men's Club of the Year honour for the second consecutive year, continuing their impressive run in European football after winning back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles.

The French club's success underlined its dominance at the highest level of European football, with the award recognising its performances across the season.

Meanwhile, Barcelona Femini retained the Women's Club of the Year award, further strengthening the Spanish club's position among the leading sides in women's football.

Barcelona Femini enjoyed a successful 2025-26 campaign, completing a treble and adding another major accolade to its collection. The club won the award for the third time, having previously claimed the honour in 2023 and 2024.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta took to the stage to receive the award on behalf of the club, marking another milestone for the Catalan giants at the prestigious ceremony.

At the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony till now, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal was named Men's Young Player of the Year, while his Barcelona teammate Vicky Lopez won the Women's Young Player of the Year award. Barcelona women's team head coach Pere Romeu was named Women's Coach of the Year, while Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente received the Men's Coach of the Year honour.

Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll won the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Spain and Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simón was named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award.

WC winning coach Fuente named Best Men's Coach

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente was named Best Men's Coach at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony after guiding the national team to victory at the FIFA World Cup this year.

The award recognises De la Fuente's contribution to Spain's international success, adding to his titles with the national team, including the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024.

Spain's World Cup triumph also underlined the strength of its squad, with six members of the world-champion team, including young forward Lamine Yamal, among the Ballon d'Or nominees.

De la Fuente's coaching approach has emphasised teamwork and unity alongside individual talent. His ability to manage a young and successful squad through a demanding tournament was a key aspect of Spain's campaign.

The latest recognition further adds to De la Fuente's achievements with Spain, as the coach continues to receive acclaim for his role in the national team's success in major international competitions.

Yamal wins Young Talent of the Year award for 3^rd consecutive time

Barcelona and Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has won the Young Talent of the Year award (Kopa Trophy) for the third consecutive time, becoming the first footballer in history to claim the accolade in three successive editions.

Yamal, who won the award in 2024 and 2025 during the Ballon d'Or ceremony, has continued his remarkable rise in world football with another triumph in 2026, further strengthening his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in the game.

The 19-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2025-26 season with Barcelona, playing a key role in the club's La Liga and Spanish Super Cup triumphs.

In 45 appearances for the Catalan club, Yamal scored 24 goals and provided 18 assists, underlining his importance to the team's attacking setup. His performances also earned him the Best Player award in La Liga for the 2025-26 season.

In the Spanish domestic league, the forward registered 16 goals and 11 assists, finishing as the competition's leading assist provider.

Yamal also represented Spain at the World Cup, featuring in eight matches and scoring once as the national team secured the title.

The latest honour adds to an already impressive collection of achievements for the Barcelona forward, who has established himself as a key figure for both his club and country despite his young age.

The award, known as the Kopa Trophy, was established by France Football in 2018 to recognise the best under-21 footballer in the world. Barcelona have enjoyed considerable success in the award's history, with Pedri winning it in 2021 and Gavi claiming the honour in 2022 before Yamal's three consecutive victories.

With his latest win, Yamal has set an unprecedented record, further highlighting Barcelona's track record of developing young footballing talent.

Unai Simon named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon was named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony following his impressive performances in the FIFA World Cup, where he played a key role in the national team's title-winning campaign.

Simon, who represents Athletic Club, also claimed the World Cup Golden Glove after producing a series of crucial performances between the posts. He recorded 649 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal during the tournament, surpassing Walter Zenga's previous record of 517 minutes, which had stood since 1990.

The Spanish goalkeeper's composure, positioning and ability to play the ball under pressure proved valuable throughout the competition, as Spain progressed to the final and defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the trophy.

Simon's performances made him one of the standout players of Spain's World Cup campaign, with his consistency in goal contributing significantly to the team's success.