- Lamine Yamal Named La Liga Player of the Year
- Barcelona winger scored 16 goals and made 12 assists in 28 matches.
- Award follows his key role in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign.
Teenage Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been named Player of the Year in Spain’s top flight, La Liga, following an outstanding season that saw him play a key role in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign.
The 17-year-old winger succeeded his Brazilian teammate Raphinha, who won the award in 2025.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yamal, who missed a significant portion of the first half of the season due to groin problems, still delivered impressive numbers for the Catalan club. Despite his injury setback, he recorded 16 goals and 12 assists in just 28 league appearances.
His performances were instrumental in Barcelona’s push for the league title, with his creativity, pace and composure in front of goal making him one of the standout young talents in European football.
Throughout the season, Yamal consistently influenced key matches, combining attacking flair with maturity beyond his age. His contributions proved decisive in several tight fixtures that shaped the title race.
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