Lamine Yamal Suggests Ballon d’Or Win in Instagram Post
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has dropped a possible hint on Instagram that he’s aiming for – or even expecting – to win the Ballon d’Or.
The 17-year-old has had a standout season, helping Barça clinch La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. Individually, he’s been prolific, notching 18 goals and 25 assists across all competitions.
These stats put him firmly in the race for the prestigious Ballon d’Or. His chances could improve further if he leads Spain to victory in the upcoming Nations League. However, competition is fierce: Rafinha had the best season of his career, and Ousmane Dembele played a vital role in PSG’s treble-winning campaign under Luis Enrique.
Still, Yamal seems confident. Fans noticed he updated his Instagram profile picture to one of him and his younger brother from last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony – a move many took as a subtle nod to a potential win this time around. Last year, he made the top 30, but this season he’s expected to finish much higher.
Adding to the buzz, a pre-France match video of Yamal surfaced online, which may have stirred tensions ahead of the game.
