England’s manager, Sarina Wiegman, has been selected as women’s coach of the year at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards for leading the Lionesses to their second consecutive European Championship triumph.
Wiegman, 55, beat out four other coaches for the honor, including Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor and Arsenal’s Renee Slegers.
England won Euro 2025 in Switzerland with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain after the final ended 1-1 after extra time, retaining the championship they won at home in 2021.
“What an honor 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 organizing the Euros because it was absolutely insane.
“This is not just a personal honor. I see it as a recognition of the women’s game and of our journey because we have come so far.”
