Ballon d’Or 2026: Hansi Flick foresees Lamine Yamal winning the award.
After scoring twice in FC Barcelona’s comprehensive 5-1 victory against Feyenoord, Lamine Yamal received praise from his coach Hansi Flick. The German manager believes that his young forward deserves to win the Ballon d’Or in 2026.
Hansi Flick was effusive in his praise for Lamine Yamal following Barcelona’s performance against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. Having netted two goals, the Spanish winger once again made a significant impact. When asked about his player’s chances in the Ballon d’Or race, the Barcelona coach was unequivocal. “Lamine is my player. He is a player for FC Barcelona and I think he also deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year,” Flick stated.
The German coach also emphasized the exceptional qualities of his young protégé. “He is an outstanding player. We see it in every match. He is special,” he added. Lamine Yamal is among the 30 players nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2026. At 19 years old, he, who contributed to Barcelona’s victories in the Copa del Rey and La Liga last season, could also make history by becoming the youngest winner of this prestigious individual award.
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