England boss Sarina Wiegman named women’s coach of year at Ballon d’Or awards

England manager Sarina Wiegman has won the Johan Cruyff trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards for the best women’s coach of last season.

Wiegman has been rewarded for steering the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory in Switzerland during 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. I would also like to thank Switzerland for organising the Euros because it was absolutely insane.

“This is not just a personal honour. I see it as a recognition of the women’s game and of our journey because we have come so far.”

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 during their treble-winning season.

“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.”

Two current Premier League stars won awards, although for their exploits at other clubs.

Manchester City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma took the men’s Yashin Trophy after proving to be a key component in PSG’s spectacularly 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.