Popular football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is currently trending online after predicting Lamine Yamal as the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner. He tipped the 17 year old Barcelona player ahead of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
According to Romano, while players like Haaland and Mbappe continue to perform at a “super level,” Lamine Yamal is playing “on another level” entirely considering his age and how he performed in the 2024/25 season.
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Lamine Yamal’s Performance in 2024/25
Lamine Yamal, who is just 17 years old, had a wonderful season with FC Barcelona under coach Hansi Flick. The young Spanish winger played a crucial role in helping the Catalan giants secure both the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey.
His performances have placed him firmly in contention for the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2025, alongside other top footballers such as:
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Ousmane Dembele( PSG)
- Raphinha(Barcelona)
- Pedri(Barcelona)
- Mohamed Salah( Liverpool)
Romano’s Comments on Yamal’s Ballon d’Or Chances
Speaking on his YouTube channel (via The Touchline’s X handle), Romano expressed his admiration for Yamal’s unique talent:
“For me, Lamine Yamal is on another level.
There are many players on a super level like Haaland and Mbappé, but what Lamine does at his age is incredible.Lamine Yamal winning the Ballon d’Or? Yes. I talk with colleagues, journalists and the magic that Lamine gives you—nobody else can.”
Will Lamine Yamal Win the Ballon d’Or 2025?
With such high praise and a breakout season to back it up, Lamine Yamal could become the youngest player ever to win the Ballon d’Or if he beats out other big names. Fans and pundits alike are watching closely to see if his exceptional form continues into the UEFA Euro 2024 and the start of the 2025/26 season.
