Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has officially been named the LaLiga Player of the Season for 2025/26, capping off a magical domestic campaign where he spearheaded the club’s march to the Spanish league title.

The announcement, confirmed on June 5, was celebrated by Barcelona as “another award for the talent of Lamine Yamal.” At just 18 years old, the winger has firmly cemented his status not just as a future prospect, but as one of the most dominant forces in world football today.

📊 By The Numbers: A Season to Remember

Operating under the tactical brilliance of manager Hansi Flick, Yamal delivered the most explosive and productive season of his young career.

  • Appearances: Constant threat from the opening weekend to the final whistle.

  • Goals: 16 ⚽ (Career high in a single league season)

  • Assists: 11 🎯

  • Silverware: LaLiga Champion & Co-winner of the Zarra Trophy (shared with teammate Ferran Torres).

"The La Masia forward’s wizardry is evident. Every match he brought dribbling, goals and assists," Barcelona stated in an official release on their website.

Back-to-Back Dominance for Barcelona

Yamal’s triumph ensures that the prestigious individual trophy stays at the Spotify Camp Nou for another year. He inherits the crown from teammate Raphinha, who walked away with the award last season.

It was a complete clean sweep for the Catalan giants this year, proving their absolute dominance over Spanish football:

Award Winner Club
Player of the Season Lamine Yamal Barcelona
Coach of the Season Hansi Flick Barcelona
Save of the Season Joan Garcia Barcelona