Overview
- The MARCA-presented honor names Yamal LaLiga’s top performer for 2024–25 ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and leading Barcelona teammates.
- At 18, he becomes the award’s youngest recipient after a breakout year that also brought a 2025 Ballon d’Or runner-up finish.
- In comments to MARCA, Yamal called the accolade a reflection of the team’s season and declared his ambition to win La Liga, the Champions League, the World Cup and the Ballon d’Or.
- Lionel Messi has praised Yamal’s talent and development, while Jordi Alba urged restraint on comparisons, saying there is “no comparison” with Messi.
- Barcelona’s start to 2025–26 has been uneven, with the club second in LaLiga and 11th in UEFA Champions League standings, as Hansi Flick was named MARCA’s top coach.