England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named best women’s coach in the world at the Ballon d’Or, while goalkeeper Hannah Hampton picked up the award for best goalkeeper.
Wiegman has been rewarded for steering the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory in Switzerland in the summer – the first time a senior England team has lifted a major trophy abroad.
“What an honour to get this award after an insane summer,” Wiegman said at the ceremony in Paris.
“I would like to thank the players, the staff, the FA and my family for the hard work, trust and unconditional support I got from them.
“Without you I would not be standing here.
“The women’s game has grown so far, we have broken records.”
Wiegman said it was not just a personal honour but recognition of the women’s game “because we have come so far”.
Hannah Hampton wins best women’s goalkeeper in the world. Credit: AP
England’s Hannah Hampton was crowned the best women’s goalkeeper in the world, winning the Yashin Trophy following her exploits in the Euros and for Chelsea.
“I don’t think this award is an achievement for me, it’s an achievement for women’s goalkeeping,” she said.
“I stand on the shoulders of so many great goalkeepers of the past.
“Sitting alongside my fellow nominees, it’s an honour to be part of such an incredible group.”
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Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has won the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third year in a row.
Manchester City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma walked away with the men’s Yashin Trophy after proving to be a key player in PSG’s successful 2024-25 season, which included clinching the Champions League.
New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres took the Gerd Muller Trophy for men’s top scorer in club and international football, after firing 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last term.
The Gunners were named women’s club of the year following their Champions League triumph, which saw them beat Barcelona 1-0 in the final.
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