Lamine Yamal has been in fine form this season and is likely to win the Ballon d’Or, according to the player’s agent.
Lamine Yamal’s Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes believes the 17-year-old forward deserves to win the next Ballon d’Or after impressing at Barcelona.
The name of youngster Lamine has of course been increasingly pushed in the debate surrounding world football’s best player of late.
This comes with the Spanish international, still just 17, continuing to light up domestic and European competition alike.
His recent performances in the semi-finals of the Champions League, in particular, saw many take note of the fact that Lamine, despite his tender years, should now be in the conversation for the standout player in the game.
Yamal impressed again in the ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี latest ‘El Clasico’, a 4-3 win over Real Madrid, with the 17-year-old forward scoring the equaliser to make it 2-2.
Yamal also had the most shots on target, most chances created, most dribbles and most recoveries against Real Madrid, showing just how important he has become for Hansi Flick, with Mendes backing the youngster to this year’s Ballon d’Or award.
‘Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d’Or this year. He’s the best player in the world this season, that’s clear. Lamine’s level makes him worthy of the Ballon d’Or,’ Mendes said.