Some accolades transcend the trophies themselves, filling one with pride for their achievements. Today, the Canary Islands Government announced that Pedri González has been awarded the 2026 Canary Islands Sports Award for best individual achievement. For the Barcelona midfielder, who has always displayed the Canary Islands flag whenever he has the opportunity, this is far more than just another award. The jury decided to present him with this award after he won LaLiga with Barcelona and the World Cup with the Spanish national team.
This time, he shares the award with Yeremy Pino and wrestler Eusebio Ledesma. For the player from Tegueste, this is another moment of pride, as he received his first award in 2024 after an outstanding season. On November 13, at the Canary Islands Sports and Physical Activity Expo, the trio will receive their respective awards.
Whether for Barcelona or the national team, Pedri is the compass that guides the game. At just 23 years old (he will turn 24 on November 25), the Canarian's football achievements are already remarkable. He has won 3 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, 3 Spanish Super Cup titles, 1 European Championship, 1 World Cup, and 1 Kopa Trophy, making his career truly exceptional. The official gazette of the Canary Islands Government also praised his "extremely high technical level and ability to compete at the highest level."
In 2026, Pedri and Yeremy Pino, who also received the Canary Islands Sports Award, were among the 26 players selected by De la Fuente who won the World Cup held in the United States. The event organizers stated: "Representing Spain in the highest international competition and ultimately reaching the top of the world further demonstrates the quality of this career. Despite being very young, he has already accumulated experiences that few others possess. Together with Yeremy Pino, also a key contributor to the national team's success, Pedri has brought the name of the Canary Islands to the pinnacle of football."
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the Clásico at Camp Nou on Sunday. Now, Flick's team is only 2 points ahead of Atlético Madrid and 3 points ahead of Real Madrid. This result, combined with the loss at Parc des Princes, made for a difficult week, dampening the initial momentum of the season, though the start had been promising.
The entire Barcelona squad, including Pedri, will have a week without other matches to reset their mindset and prepare for strong results before the international break. The upcoming matches against Deportivo Alavés in La Liga and Aston Villa in the Champions League, both at Camp Nou, will allow Flick to assess whether the team can regain good form. Particularly important is the away match against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, November 8, a direct title race confrontation, right before the break.