Spanish star Lamine Yamal, of FC Barcelona, was crowned the best young player of 2026 during the Ballon d'Or ceremony, continuing his dominance of the award for the third consecutive year, having previously won it in 2024 and 2025.
This coronation confirms the status Yamal holds among the most prominent rising talents in world football, as he continued to deliver remarkable performances in the Barcelona jersey, adding a new achievement to his career despite his young age.
