England’s Wiegman & Hampton collect Ballon d’Or awards

Hannah Hampton won the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper, while Sarina Wiegman, England manager, was named the 2025 Ballon d’Or women’s coach of the year.

After the final was 1-1 after extra time, the Lionesses won Euro 2025 in Switzerland, where Chelsea goalkeeper Hampton, 24, saved two of Spain’s shots in the shootout.

After achieving European glory on her own soil in 2022, Wiegman, 55, did so for the second time.

Sonia Bompastor of Chelsea and Renee Slegers of Arsenal were also named, and she came out ahead of four other coaches.

One of the players Hampton won the Yashin Trophy was Gunners goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, as well as former Chelsea goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.

Michelle Agyemang, England’s striker, had been nominated for the Kopa Trophy to honor the best young player, but that award went to Spain winger Vicky Lopez, 19, and Spain winger Vicky Lopez, who scored crucial goals in the Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden and in the semi-final against Italy.

The top 10 of the main women’s Ballon d’Or award for the best player of the year were awarded to five members of the England squad.

Hampton was in the 10th spot, followed by Chelsea full-back Lucy Bronze, fifth-ranked defender Leah Williamson, fifth-ranked defender Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze, and third-ranked Arsenal forward Alessia Russo.

After collecting her trophy, Wiegman said, “What an honor to receive this award after a very special summer, and even more of an insane tournament we had at the Euros in Switzerland.”

First, I want to thank the players, the staff, the FA, and my family for their hard work, trust, and unwavering support. Without you, I wouldn’t be here.

“We have broken records in the women’s game,” the women’s game says. Because Switzerland was absolutely insane, I want to thank them for organizing the Euros.

This is not just a personal honor; rather, it acknowledges the women’s game, our progress, and where we have been so far.

Wiegman, England manager since 2021, also spoke about the challenges that the women’s game is currently facing.

She continued, “We must assume responsibility and make an effort to maintain our identity with that recognition.” embracing diversity, being authentic, and creating a welcoming environment. I sincerely hope that racism and misogyny will be fought out collectively. “Sport should never divide, but always unite.”

The award, according to Wiegman, “is even more meaningful because it was named in honor of Dutch compatriot Johan Cruyff, who won the men’s Ballon d’Or prize three times in the 1970s for being the best player in the world.”

He firmly believed in the value of sport, and he firmly believed in that every child should have the opportunity to play, grow, and belong, which is why I feel so emotionally connected to him, Wiegman said.

In 2025, Mary Earps, a former England goalkeeper, gave Hampton the Yashin Trophy, the first time she had received it.

Matt Beard, the former manager of Bristol City, Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham, and Bristol City, passed away on Saturday at the age of 47 in Hampton’s acceptance speech.

“The women’s game sadly lost a real trailblazer, Matt Beard,” Hampton said. When nobody else did, Matt was someone who gave a damn about the women’s game. Every time he entered the room, he lit it up.

“And this is just a message that not everyone should have to endure these agonizing experiences alone,” he added. The heaviest pain is sometimes hidden behind the room’s brightest smiles. He will be greatly missed.

Hampton was told by doctors that she shouldn’t play football because she had a serious eye condition. She had several operations to correct her vision, but she still struggles with depth perception.

Hampton thanked all the coaches and members of her family, saying, “First of all, I want to say a huge thank you to France Football for this award.” I don’t believe that the award is now being presented, but rather a recognition for women’s goalkeeping.

I resemble the shoulders of many accomplished goalkeepers. I’m proud to be a part of such a wonderful group and support the perseverance of the next generation of goalkeepers who are working so hard alongside my fellow nominees.

“I want to thank my family and my brother, who is also here tonight, for the sacrifices you made when I was younger, driving me around everywhere so I could fulfill my dream and be here tonight.

There are so many coaches, to be honest. To Sarina for believing in me despite our success over the summer. Fans, your support is important, and it goes a long way.