Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy again in 2025, making him the first footballer ever to win it twice. At only 18 years old, he continues to confirm his status as the world’s best youngster. He also came second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, underscoring his rise into elite company.
Key Stats & Achievements: Club (Barcelona) & National (Spain)
Below are the key numbers and milestones that define Yamal’s break-out 2024-25 season across Barcelona and Spain.
| Category | Barcelona 2024-25 | Spain / International |
| Official Appearances | 55 matches in all competitions (2024-25) | 23 caps, 6 goals as of early September 2025 |
| Goals | 18 goals in 55 appearances for Barça in 2024-25 | Includes a memorable curling goal vs France in the Nations League semifinal, etc. |
| Assists | 25 assists in all competitions for Barcelona in 2024-25 | Multiple assists in Euro 2024: top assist provider (4 assists) in that tournament. |
| Club Trophies | Won La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España — a domestic treble in 2024-25. | With Spain: Winner of UEFA European Championship 2024, runner-up in UEFA Nations League 2024-25. |
| Records / Milestones | • Youngest scorer in El Clásico history (Barcelona vs Real Madrid) when he scored in October 2024 at 17 years and 105 days. • Scored his first Champions League goal in 2024-25, becoming one of the youngest ever at ~17 years. • By late April 2025, made his 100th appearance for Barcelona, becoming the youngest to do so. | • Youngest player to score for Spain at senior level (16 years, against Georgia) and youngest to debut. • In Euro 2024: youngest player to play in European Championship; youngest to assist; youngest goalscorer; named Young Player of the Tournament. |
The 2025 Kopa Trophy & Ballon d’Or 2025: What They Mean
- Yamal won the 2025 Kopa Trophy (for best under-21 player in world football) and is now the first ever to win it in consecutive years.
- In the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, he finished second, showing how close he is to the very top and solidifying his presence among the world’s best players.
Breakdown of 2024-25 Season: Barcelona Highlights
- La Liga: 35 appearances, 9 goals, 13 assists.
- All Competitions: 55 games, 18 goals, 25 assists.
- Big Matches:
- Scored in El Clásico vs Real Madrid, becoming the youngest to ever do so.
- Helped in the title run-ins: his goal against Espanyol sealed La Liga and completed the domestic treble.
- Scored in El Clásico vs Real Madrid, becoming the youngest to ever do so.
- Champions League: Barcelona reached the semi-finals, but were knocked out by Inter Milan. Yamal’s influence in Europe was growing, although the ultimate UCL trophy eluded Barça this season.Â
Spain: Performance on the International Stage
- Made senior debut for Spain at just 16 years old; scored in that debut.
- At Euro 2024, played significant minutes: youngest appearance, youngest assist provider, youngest scorer, and part of Spain’s tournament win. Named Young Player of the Tournament.
- In the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, scored (including his first club penalty) in the semi-final vs France. His performances keep rising in big games.
Why Yamal is Already Among the Best
Several factors explain why Lamine Yamal is not just a talent, but quickly becoming one of the world’s leading footballers:
- Youth + Consistency: Excelling week after week for club and country despite being only 17-18 during the season.
- High Contribution: 18 goals + 25 assists in 55 games is outstanding output for a teenager.
- Big Game Performances: Records in El Clásico, key matches in La Liga and Europe, pressure games for Spain.
- Accolades: Domestic treble with Barcelona; Euro 2024 winner; Young Player of Tournament; now the only player to win the Kopa Trophy twice; Ballon d’Or runner up.
What’s Next for Lamine Yamal
- With Ballon d’Or now clearly within range, expectations are that Yamal will aim to claim it in upcoming seasons if he maintains form.
- Champions League remains the missing club trophy for Yamal; if Barça can push further, that could be the final piece.
- Internationally, Spain will look to defend or compete for more honours (Nations League, European Championships, World Cups) with Yamal as a rising cornerstone.
Lamine Yamal’s second Kopa Trophy and second place in the Ballon d’Or are not just personal milestones — they reflect a player whose influence is growing fast, whose records are being rewritten, and whose potential seems boundless. At 18, he’s already one of the most talked-about footballers in the world — and for good reason.
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