Lamine Yamal has spoken to the official Ballon d’Or media about what the award means to him ahead of the ceremony on October 26 in London.
The Barça forward says the prize recognizes “the different kind of player, the one you enjoy watching play,” not the top scorer.
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The Blaugrana academy graduate puts the focus on his style over the numbers. “The way I play is my strongest argument and what makes me most different,” he said, although he acknowledges that titles with Barça and the World Cup with Spain also support his candidacy.
Yamal compares himself to icons like Messi and Ronaldinho when thinking about the Ballon d’Or, players who, in his words, “make you smile.” The Rocafonda native also insists that the best footballer is the one who drives his team toward titles, meaning collective success also boosts individual success.
With Spain and Barça putting together winning seasons, Yamal says he is “very happy” with his individual performance. It remains to be seen whether those arguments will convince voters over rivals such as Mbappé, who is also seen as a major favorite this year.
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The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on October 26 at the London Palladium, coinciding with the award’s 70th anniversary.
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