Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's 18-year-old winger, won the Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year Award at the 2026 Laureus Sport Awards ceremony. The award caps a remarkable season for Yamal, who has become one of Europe's most exciting young talents despite his age. The award was presented at the Laureus ceremony in Madrid and confirms Yamal's emergence as a generational talent in international football.