Yet another historic achievement for Lamine Yamal, who, at just 19 years old, has already managed to leave his mark on the history of the Golden Ball.
With his inclusion on the list of 30 nominees for the 2026 award, the young Barcelona superstar became the first player to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or three times before turning 20.
His impressive run in the competition began in 2024, when he finished 8th in the final standings. A year later, he made another huge leap, climbing all the way to second place in 2025.
Now, in 2026, he is once again among the top contenders and is waiting to find out his new ranking, with many considering him the favorite…
*photo source: AP
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