Lamine Yamal Deserves Ballon d’Or, Says Agent

Agent Jorge Mendes says Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal deserves to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The football world is now buzzing about who will win this top award.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“He’s been the best player in the world this season, that’s very clear. Lamine’s level has been worth the Ballon d’Or,” Mendes said about the Barcelona star. Yamal has been in great form for Barcelona this season. He’s helping the team in both domestic and European tournaments. He’s listed among top contenders in several power rankings.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Yamal faces strong competition for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Power rankings suggest PSG’s Ousmane Dembele is the frontrunner, with Barcelona teammate Raphinha and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez also in contention. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah could also be in the race if they win in England. Salah has been scoring many goals this season. Barcelona is three points behind leaders Real Madrid in La Liga with three matches left.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

The 2024 Ballon d’Or went to Manchester City’s Rodri. Rodri became the first Spaniard since 1960 to win the award. His injury early this season means he can’t defend his title. This opens the door for a new winner. This shows the shift away from Messi and Ronaldo.
If Yamal wins the Ballon d’Or, he will make history as the youngest winner.

WHAT NEXT FOR YAMAL?

Barcelona faces an important run of games that could decide their trophy hopes and Yamal’s Ballon d’Or chances. They will face Sevilla at home in La Liga this weekend. After that, they have a big Champions League game against Bayern Munich. They hold a 2-1 lead heading into the semi-final second leg. Yamal needs to keep up his great form in these important games.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony will happen in October 2025. Votes will be based on performances during the 2024/25 season. So Yamal and others have a few weeks to make their case for this top prize.