This Monday evening in Madrid, the spotlights were on the biggest figures in world sport. Among them, a rising European football star attracted looks: a certain winger of FC Barcelona, only 17 years old, who already panics the counters and the defenses. Unsurprisingly, his name sounded among the laureates of the Laureus Awards 2025 ceremony.
It is therefore Lamine Yamal who was crowned revelation of the year. A consecration for those who embody the new generation of Spanish football. Author of 15 goals and 23 assists this season, he shines both in Liga and in selection. Better still, he led Spain to victory during the last euro, becoming the youngest scorer and finalist in the history of the competition. He thus joined Jude Bellingham, last winner of the trophy, in the very closed circle of nuggets already recognized by their peers.
Within a FC Barcelona in full resurgence, Yamal is not content to align the figures. He embodies hope, audacity and creativity. With him, the Blaugrana can dream of a historic hat -trick this season. It is one of the pillars of the Catalan dynamics, and this price validates an ascent as dazzling as it is uncontestable. At 17, he already demonstrated a rare technical and mental maturity.
Lamine Yamal elected global revelation of the year
Ironically, Real Madrid, an eternal Rival of Barça, was also awarded as a team of the year. A nod to the eternal rivalry that exists between the two clubs, and which is more prevalent than ever. The Blaugrana and the Merengue competing for the title of champion of Spain currently and they meet on April 26 for the final of the King's Cup.
This Laureus could only be a taste. Yamal is already among the favorites for the Kopa trophy and can dream even more. Its ascent seems irresistible. The Spanish prodigy continues to write history. And the whole world is starting to read it carefully.
