The Government of the Canary Islands has awarded the 2026 Canary Sports Award for the best individual career, distinguishing Pedri González and Yéremy Pino, who share the award with the wrestler Eusebio Ledesma. The distinction is awarded in recognition of the 2026 season, in which both players contributed to the Spanish team's world title and achieved important victories with their clubs.
Pedri, 23 years old and originally from Tegueste, trained at UD Las Palmas before joining FC Barcelona. In 2026, the Barça midfielder helped the club win the League and the Spanish Super Cup, establishing himself as a key player in both the Catalan team and Luis de la Fuente's senior team. Its participation in the world campaign, where Spain became champion after beating Argentina in the final in New Jersey, reinforced its international profile.
For his part, Yéremy Pino, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2002, began his career in the Canary Islands and then moved to Villarreal, where he won the Europa League in 2021. In 2026 he joined Crystal Palace, with which he won the Conference League, the first European title in the history of the English club. His performance in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada was also decisive for Spain's victory.
The jury of the Canarian Sports Awards selected Pedri and Yéremy as candidates along with Eusebio Ledesma in the category of best individual career. The three will receive the distinction on November 13, during the Canary Islands Sports Awards gala, which will be held in parallel with ExpoDeca, the Canary Islands Physical Activity and Sports Fair. The event promises to highlight Canarian sporting achievements and celebrate the success of its representatives on the world stage.