Ballon d'Or: 'He's ahead' - Jorge Mendes names player most deserving of 2026 award

Renowned football agent Jorge Mendes has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the player most deserving of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Mendes stated that Yamal is ahead of every other contender and said, 'He is without a doubt the best in the world, and he’s ahead of everyone else by a wide margin.' Yamal is among the 30 players nominated for the Ballon d'Or.