At only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal continues to collect major awards and strengthen his status as one of world football’s brightest young stars. The Barcelona winger has just won the prestigious Di Stéfano Award, presented by Marca to the best player of the season — beating global icons such as Kylian Mbappé, Pedri, and Raphinha.
Yamal received the trophy ahead of the official gala scheduled for November 24. During the event, he took a moment to praise the role of the team in his rapid rise:
“Every individual award shows that the entire team had a great season. For me, it’s a joy and a source of pride. Winning trophies at my age is something very positive. I will keep working and fighting to achieve things like this,”
he said.
🔵 A Long-Awaited Return to Camp Nou
Barcelona are preparing for an emotional homecoming: the reopening of the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. After more than a year at the temporary Montjuïc Stadium, the club is finally returning home — and Lamine Yamal could be one of the central figures of the night.
The young winger made it clear what the return means to him:
“The fans are very important. We played in a stadium that wasn’t ours. Montjuïc was fine, but it wasn’t what we wanted. Camp Nou will be a huge support for everyone and will help us a lot for the rest of the season.”
The opening match of the new stadium will be historic for supporters — and for Yamal himself, who played only 7 minutes at the old Camp Nou, at just 15 years old.
🏆 “I Want Everything — And It’s Possible”
Ambitious, confident, and hungry for success, Lamine Yamal made his goals unmistakably clear:
“La Liga, the Champions League, the World Cup or the Ballon d’Or?
I want everything.
I hope I can achieve all of it — and if we can play, it’s possible to win.”
The Di Stéfano Award now joins a growing list of achievements for the teenager. With every match, Yamal cements his reputation as Barcelona’s new generational talent — and one of the best young players in football.
💪 Injury Update: Ready for a Key Moment
Yamal has spent recent weeks recovering from pubalgia, but the situation is improving quickly. He is already training normally with the squad and is expected to be fully available for the opening match of the new Camp Nou.
Barça fans are preparing to witness a special moment:
their biggest young star returning to a fully rebuilt stadium — ready to shine.
