Ballon d'Or 2026: Lamine Yamal Considers Himself More 'Deserving' of the Title Compared to Mbappé

Lamine Yamal, forward for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, believes he deserves the Ballon d'Or 2026 after a successful season, including trophies in La Liga and a World Cup title. He sees himself in direct competition with Kylian Mbappé while acknowledging his performances. Yamal scored between 25 and 26 goals and provided around 20 to 21 assists throughout the season, strengthening his candidacy.