19 Years Old, World Cup Winner: Does Yamal Deserve the Ballon d’Or?

A 19-year-old said he deserves the Ballon d’Or. Half the football world called him arrogant, the other half called him delusional. But when you look at the trophies, the numbers, and the rivals he’s up against, is Lamine Yamal actually wrong? In this video, we break down his controversial comments, the criticism from Abelardo Fernández, his full 2025-26 season with Barcelona and Spain, and how his case stacks up against Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 The bold claim 1:00 What Yamal really said 2:30 The backlash 4:00 Barcelona’s season in numbers 6:30 The World Cup debate 8:30 Kane, Mbappé and PSG 10:00 Confidence or arrogance? 11:00 The verdict 💬 Who gets your vote: Yamal, Kane or Mbappé? Tell us in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, like and subscribe for more football stories told properly. #LamineYamal #BallonDor #Football