Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or, the shock declaration

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or, the shock declaration

At only 17, Lamine Yamal invites himself into the discussion for the next Ballon d'Or. The Spanish international even sees his candidacy supported with force by his agent, Jorge Mendes.

In full ascent at FC Barcelona, ​​Lamine Yamal is now one of the names acclaimed for the Golden Ball 2025. From the age of 17, the Spanish striker has a good season, as evidenced by his record of current statistics: 16 goals and 24 assists, i.e. 40 offensive contributions in 51 appearances under the Blaugrana colors.

And according to the agent of the young Catalan prodigy, Jorge Mendes, there is no doubt that he deserves to win the supreme distinction. And this, despite the elimination of Barça in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and the presence of other suitors among the two finalist teams of the competition, namely Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.

The unequivocal message of Mendes

“Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year”, Looked down the Portuguese businessman at the microphone of Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. “He was the best player in the world this season, it's very clear. The level of Lamine deserves the Ballon d'Or. »»

Sacred European champion with Spain during Euro 2024, Yamal had distinguished himself in the semi-finals by scoring a decisive goal against France. He had finished in 8th place in the Ballon d'Or ranking after his second season in the elite.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.