Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande nominated for Kopa Trophy
The gist
Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, 19, was nominated for the Kopa Trophy after starting Real Madrid's Clásico.
The nomination caps a fast rise from barefoot football in Abidjan to a €125 million move.
How it unfolded
- 2025Diomande received his first major opportunity with Leganés.
- Oct 25, 2026Diomande was named in Real Madrid's starting lineup for the Clásico against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
- Oct 26, 2026He was nominated for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world's best U21 player.