Khaberni - Spanish star Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's young talent, is set for a new appointment in the race for the Golden Ball award in its upcoming edition this year.
Lamine Yamal lost last year's Ballon d'Or "2025" after finishing second behind French star Ousmane Dembele from Paris Saint-Germain.
But this year, Yamal positions himself as one of the strongest candidates to win the Golden Ball, especially since he is experiencing his best season with Barcelona, scoring 19 goals in 36 matches across all competitions.
At the age of 18, Yamal is already one of the best players in the world, making an impact comparable to that of the top stars in the world of football, perhaps even surpassing Lionel Messi's impact with Barcelona in his first four seasons.
Yamal has contributed to 24 goals in the Spanish league this season in 23 matches, at a rate of more than one goal per game, by scoring 14 goals and providing 10 decisive assists.
Many believe that the 18-year-old will easily top the list of candidates to win the Golden Ball if he can deliver similar performances in the UEFA Champions League, as he recently did in La Liga.
This comes at a time when Barcelona is entering the decisive phase of the UEFA Champions League, where they will begin their journey in the knockout stages of the continental competition facing Newcastle United in the Round of 16.
The 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer, will also play a significant role in determining the winner of the Golden Ball, which will be decided by the results and the player's performance during that period.
Therefore, Lamine Yamal must continue his recent remarkable form with the Spanish national team as well, especially as he will be the main star for "La Roja" in the World Cup after his significant contribution to winning Euro 2024.
It should be noted that the magazine "France Football" presents the Golden Ball award annually, which is awarded to the best football player over the past 12 months.
