The new sensation, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was named the 2024 Kopa trophy winner. The award is given to the best under 21 player in the world.

The Barcelona Wonder kid settled as a first team player last season, with fantastic performances for the club and also played a vital role for the Spanish national team in winning the Euro 2024 tournament.

The 17-year-old foward registered 5 goals 5 assists for his club and had a five goal contribution in seven (7) games for his national team.

Yamal won the award at the expense Real Madrid’s Arda Guler coming second, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo was third, Manchester City Savinho fourth, and his Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi came fifth.

Lamine Yamal after winning the award said he is eyeing the Balloon d’or and he will do everything possible to win it.