France Football magazine presented the Kopa award to Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during ceremonies at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The Spanish international claimed the honor, recognizing the world's finest young player. Yamal achieved historic status as the first recipient to earn this distinction twice after securing the same recognition during the previous campaign. The teenager helped Barcelona capture multiple trophies last season across domestic and European competitions. His contributions supported the club's victories in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup while advancing to the Champions League semifinal stage.