Since I blasted on stage last season, Lamin Yamal Has quickly developed from a promising opportunity for one of the most exciting young players in world football. The FC Barcelona and Spain The National Team Phenom continues to make history –And now he has won a prize that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo has ever reached.
In just 17 years old, Yamal stunned the football world by leading Spain to victory at Euro 2024A performance that got him both Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy as the best U-21 player in the world. Now he has added another major award to his growing resume.
Yamal has been named Breakthrough of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025An annual ceremony that honors individuals or teams that has delivered a breakthrough performance on the global stage. At the event held on Monday in Madrid, Barcelona -Wing topped a strong field that included Julien AlfredThe Summer McintoshThe Lönsile Tebogoand Victor Wembanyama.
Lionel Messi was nominated for the same award in 2006 After a breakout year in Barcelona but finally lost to tennis star Rafael Nadal. Cristiano Ronaldoon the other hand, was never nominated for the Breakthrough Award during his rise.
Because of BarcelonaUpcoming match against Mallorca on Tuesday, Yamal was unable to attend the ceremony in person. Instead, the prize was divided into the 17-year-old by former player and member of Barcelona’s coaching staff, Thiago Alcantara.
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With this recognition, Yamal becomes the fifth Spanish athlete who wins the awardJoin Sergio Garcia (2000, 2018), Rafael Nadal (2006), Marc Márquez (2014) and Carlos Alcaraz (2023). He is also just the other football player ever claiming the honor, following Jude BellinghamVictory 2024.
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Often called “”Oscars of Sports“The Laureus Awards are considered among the highest awards in the athletic world. While this year’s breakthrough is an important milestone, Yamal may one day claim for the most sought after individual honor: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Lionel Messi has won that prize twice—First 2020 and again 2023 after Argentina’s World Cup triumph. Cristiano RonaldoDespite five nominations (2009, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018), have never taken home the title. With its meteoric rise and elite level performances, it remains to be seen if Yamal can one day surpass both legends on the Laureus scene.
