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Yan Diomande should not be disappointed with his Kopa Trophy ranking

Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande finished fifth in the Kopa Trophy rankings at the Ballon d'Or ceremony last Monday. There was a lot of talk about who was going…

By Hridyam Arora · The Real Champs

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Hridyam Arora argues that Yan Diomande should not be disappointed with finishing fifth in the Kopa Trophy.
The writer believes Diomande only deserved to be ranked ahead of Lennart Karl, placing him fourth at best.
Lamine Yamal won the award, with Pau Cubarsi and Warren Zaire-Emery also viewed as rightfully ahead of Diomande.

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Writer Hridyam Arora argues that Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande should not feel aggrieved after finishing fifth in the Kopa Trophy rankings. While some supporters believe the placement was too low, the article contends that Diomande deserved to finish no higher than fourth behind top performers Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Warren Zaire-Emery.

The author notes that the only adjustment should have been placing Diomande ahead of Lennart Karl. Arora emphasizes that Diomande's current strong performances make him a leading contender for future awards, making any disappointment over last season unnecessary.

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