Lamine Yamal has made it clear what he believes separates him from the other Ballon d’Or contenders: his style of play.
The 19-year-old Barcelona star says the award should not simply be about goals, but about the players who are different, entertaining and make fans want to watch them play. He pointed to legends such as Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho as examples.
Yamal also highlighted his trophy haul with Barcelona and Spain, including the 2026 World Cup, while acknowledging that every contender has a strong case. He believes his football and ability to entertain are his biggest arguments.
Last year, Yamal finished behind Ousmane Dembélé but won the Kopa Trophy for a second time. Now, he is chasing his first Ballon d’Or.
