Lamine Yamal on the Ballon d’Or: « The way I play is my strongest argument »

Lamine Yamal, 19-year-old winger for FC Barcelona, aims for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after winning the World Cup with Spain this summer. He advocates for a view of the award that values style of play and the joy it brings, inspired by Messi and Ronaldinho. Yamal confidently states that his playing style is his strongest argument and has received support from Samuel Eto’o, former Barcelona striker, who wishes him good luck in the race.