Olivia Smith wins second consecutive PFA young player award
Arsenal's Olivia Smith receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award and says she wants to 'keep setting standards high'.
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Arsenal's Olivia Smith receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award and says she wants to 'keep setting standards high'.

Pau Cubarsí has been awarded the FIFA Young Player Award, presented by Aramco, marking a milestone in his rising career.

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Desire Doue, Nico O'Reilly and Lamine Yamal impressed in the Round of 16, strengthening their claims for the FIFA Young Player Award. The prize is awarded to the best player born on or after 1 January 2005.

FIFA has highlighted standout young players at the World Cup, with the Young Player Award in focus. The post links to fifa.com for more details.

Ten young players have impressed in the opening round of group matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, making early cases for the FIFA Young Player Award. Standouts include Australia's Nestory Irankunda, who became his country's youngest World Cup scorer, and Ibrahim Mbaye, the youngest African scorer in World Cup history.

FIFA profiles likely candidates for the Best Young Player Award at the 2026 World Cup, including PSG stars Désiré Doue and João Neves, Brazil's Endrick, Spain's Pau Cubarsi, and Türkiye's Arda Guler. The award has previously been won by Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Muller, and Enzo Fernandez.