Pau Cubarsí sees Lamine Yamal win Ballon d’Or

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By: Manu Tournoux

At only 17 years old, Lamine Yamal already has a big and bright future. The FC Barcelona right winger caused a sensation during last season where he notably won the Euro with Spain. A competition in which he finished as the best passer and was decisive in the final. Awarded this Monday in Paris with the Kopa trophy, rewarding the best player under the age of 21, the native of Esplugues de Llobregat will undoubtedly aim for the Ballon d’Or in the coming years. In any case, this is what his club and national teammate, Pau Cubarsí, indicated to RAC1.

Is he capable of winning the Ballon d’Or? Yes, now everyone sees who Lamine is. I know him, I know his potential and I believe he is capable of achieving it », indicated the 17-year-old defender, whose comments were relayed by Sport. The youngest player in history to be in the top 10 of the Ballon d’Or (at 17 years and 107 days), the one who ranked 8th in this 2024 edition will try to get the Grail in the coming years. And, why not, break a new record for precocity.

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