Barcelona stars are anticipated to fill the Ballon d’Or shortlist later this 12 months with Lamine Yamal amongst them.
The 17-year-old has been merely sensational for the Catalan giants on their march to a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Tremendous Cup treble.
As a part of his excellent second full season within the Barcelona first group, Lamine Yamal has acquired common acclaim, with a bunch of predictions that he might go on to develop into an all-time nice.
His present objective tally throughout all competitions matches his age and shirt variety of 17 with a La Liga-leading 13 assists on the proper of Barcelona’s assault.
Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or possibilities
{The teenager} shall be proper up there within the remaining reckoning and he’ll comfortably develop into the youngest ever recipient – if he’s profitable.
Nevertheless, the sense is that teammate Raphinha is the present favorite, after a sensational 2024/25 alongside fellow Barcelona star Pedri.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the main Premier League candidate however Lamine Yamal shall be assured of a minimum of ending within the prime 5.
Jordi Alba suggestions Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or win
No Barcelona participant has completed within the prime three since eight-time winner Lionel Messi clinched the award in 2019 with Ronaldinho [in 2005] the final Barca star to win it aside from Messi.
Messi’s present Inter Miami teammate – and one other Barcelona legend – Jordi Alba, believes age is not going to depend in opposition to Lamine Yamal primarily based on his unimaginable exploits in current months.
“Barcelona are a really laborious working group, a really younger group, I’m very completely satisfied for them to win the title,” as per quotes from Marca.
“Lamine Yamal made his debut with us at Barca. He already appeared like a unique participant. He’s modified bodily within the final two years. He’s a difference-maker, he’s unimaginable.
“He’s among the many candidates for the Ballon d’Or, regardless of his age. Stick with it, hold enhancing, studying and listening to the proper folks. I hope he does nice; it’s wonderful to look at him play.”