Pere Romeu, the FC Barcelona women's coach, was named Women's Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or gala on October 26, 2026. This prestigious individual recognition celebrates a flawless season where his team achieved a clean sweep of all available trophies. Under Romeu's leadership, FC Barcelona secured the UEFA Women's Champions League, Liga F, Copa de la Reina, Spanish Super Cup, and Copa Catalunya. The Champions League final saw a dominant 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes. Romeu expressed deep gratitude, acknowledging his players and staff for their collective effort. He is the first FC Barcelona coach to win this award. Previous recipients include Emma Hayes of Chelsea, Sarina Wiegman of the England national team, Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, and Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain. The award was formerly known as the Johan Cruyff Trophy.