The winner of the 2026 Kopa Trophy was announced this Monday during the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) won the trophy.
Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) ranks 8th. Algerian Ibrahim Maza (Hertha Berlin) finishes 10th. Malian Yan Diomandé (Red Bull Salzburg) is 13th.
These three young African talents are among the best prospects in world football. Their presence in the top 20 of the Kopa Trophy confirms the continent's rising power.
The Kopa Trophy rewards the best player under 21. Created in 2018, it has already been won by Kylian Mbappé, Matthijs de Ligt and Pedri.
