Lamine Yamal challenges the Ballon d'Or order

Lamine Yamal is a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.

France Football, the "temple" of the Ballon d'Or, will likely acknowledge the unthinkable: of the faces that made it to the top 20 last season, only Lautaro Martínez and the young Lamine Yamal have a real chance of competing this season. This is not only an acknowledgement of talent but also a sign of a new era, where youth is no longer a barrier to greatness.

Barcelona had Messi at 17, but it was Lamine Yamal who made the experts ask: could the Ballon d'Or belong to a teenager? The answer seems to be leaning towards the affirmative as the 2024/25 season gradually comes to a close with this prodigy's impressive collection of titles: Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, La Liga, and most likely the upcoming Nations League.

But behind the statistics and trophies lies something more precious. Lamine Yamal represents the "counterculture" in modern football.

As the world of football becomes increasingly pragmatic, tactical and physical, Yamal brings a breath of fresh air of boundless creativity and pure joy. He plays as if he were still on the streets of Rocafonda - where he grew up, without pressure, without fear, only burning passion.

What makes Yamal so appealing is not just his dribbling or his spectacular long-range shots. It’s also the way he defies convention. In an era when coaches often favour safety and experience, Hansi Flick took a risk and put his faith in a youngster. When Ousmane Dembele left, rather than looking for a replacement, Barcelona gave Yamal a chance. And the Spanish prodigy has lived up to that trust.

Lamine Yamal is dominating the pitch.

Yamal’s story is also a testament to the power of opportunity and the right choice. Had Dembele not moved to PSG, Yamal might still be waiting for his chance.

Had it not been for Xavi – the former Barcelona captain – having seen it, this talent would have remained in obscurity. But when the door opened, Yamal walked through it in spectacular fashion, proving that age is just a number.

On his journey to win the Ballon d'Or, Yamal not only had to compete with big names but also had to face prejudice against his youth. But football history proves that genius does not wait for age. From Pele to Messi, the greatest names often start to assert themselves very early.

Yamal is writing a new chapter in this story. Each of his matches is not just 90 minutes of football, but also a declaration of a new generation - bold, confident and without limits. In an increasingly stressful and pressured professional world, Yamal plays with the same pure joy as in the early days, reminding us of the most beautiful nature of the king of sports .

The 2025 Ballon d'Or race is not just a question of who is the best, but a challenge to the very definition of excellence. If this award truly celebrates pure talent and impact on world football, Lamine Yamal deserves serious consideration. Not because of his bright future, but because of the brilliant present he is creating.

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