Utter Domination: 24 Out of 27 Ballon d'Or Winners Voted for Lamine Yamal to Win Kopa Trophy
Yamal's Kopa Triumph: 24/27 Ballon d'Or Votes
In a stunning display of consensus among football's elite, Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal secured the 2025 Kopa Trophy with overwhelming support from past Ballon d'Or winners. The award, honoring the world's best player under 21, saw 24 out of 27 voting legends place Yamal at the top of their ballots, underscoring his meteoric rise in the sport. France Football revealed the voting details post-gala at the Theatre du Chatelet, where Yamal clinched his second consecutive Kopa Trophy at just 18 years old—a record feat. He amassed 124 points out of a possible 135, improving on his 2024 tally of 113. The voters, including icons like Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, and Luka Modric, overwhelmingly favored Yamal. Messi, a Barcelona legend himself, ranked Yamal first and included teammate Pau Cubarsi third. Other supporters spanned generations: from Gianni Rivera and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to recent winners like Karim Benzema and Rodri. Only…
