Officially: Piri Romeo named best women's team coach for 2026

Piri Romeo, the head coach of FC Barcelona Femení, has been awarded the Best Women's Team Coach for the 2025/2026 season at the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony held on Monday evening in the British capital, London.

According to French newspaper "L'Équipe", Romeo, 32, has won the award after leading FC Barcelona to a remarkable season, finishing with four titles: the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish league, the Copa de la Reina, and the Supercopa de España.

FC Barcelona achieved 44 wins, three draws, and only one defeat during the season, leading the team to secure the quadruple, an accomplishment that the Spanish coach described as a fantastic season.

Romeo has been in charge of FC Barcelona Femení since 2024, having worked as an assistant to his compatriot Jonathan Giráldez for three years before succeeding him in the role, following a modest playing career and coaching experience in Romania.