He will be the third Spanish player to win the Ballon d'Or, after Luis Suárez and Rodri. The seventh Barcelona player, after Luis Suárez, Johan Cruyff, Luis Figo, Stoichkov, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Leo Messi.
Everything is already prepared for Lamine Yamal to be the star of the Ballon d'Or gala. The event is in Paris after the summer.
The Ballon d'Or 2025 gala will be held on September 22. But in reality, the decision is already made, even though there are four months left until the event.
Lamine Yamal will be the main protagonist of the night in Paris. Everything points to him being crowned as the youngest footballer to win the most prestigious award in the world of soccer.
unanimity among the voters
Lamine Yamal gathers unanimity around him. Unanimity among journalists, coaches, captains, fans... The 2024-25 season has not seen another footballer capable of eclipsing him, and his triumph will be overwhelming.
The season of Barça's young prodigy has been absolutely phenomenal. He came from winning the European Championship with Spain. An undisputed starter at just 17 years old, offensive leader of the LaLiga champion, champion of the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España, and decisive in all the big matches.
But beyond the titles, what has conquered the world is his way of playing, his confidence, his magic, and his global impact. He has charisma and knows how to win over fans without reproaches, without provocations, without controversies... Also, from a human perspective, he has everything in his favor.
neither mbappé, nor haaland, nor bellingham
None have had the impact that Lamine has had this season. Mbappé, despite his goals, has experienced a dull season, with more prominence in the offices than on the big stages.
Haaland, disappeared in the key moments. Bellingham, from more to less, without titles and without final impact.
Lamine has been something else. A generational revolution. A complete footballer.
A symbol of Flick's new Barça. A young, brave team that once again excites the whole world.
That's why, within the club and the player's environment, it is already taken for granted. The Ballon d'Or 2025 has a name and surname: Lamine Yamal.
the soccer world already assumes it
September 22 will be the confirmation of what many already see as inevitable. The son of Rocafonda will be the new king of world soccer. Barça, the club that has once again dominated from the youth academy.
Only Ousmane Dembélé, if he ends up winning the Champions League and, therefore, the treble, could challenge him. But even so, his game is light years away from Lamine Yamal's, although it is true that he has gained in leadership and goal-scoring ability.