Lamine Yamal has reflected on his remarkable success with Barcelona and Spain after adding the FIFA World Cup to his growing list of major honours, Softfootball reports.
The Barcelona star was speaking to L’Équipe about his achievements and the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, highlighting the significance of winning the World Cup with his national team after collecting several trophies with Barça.
Yamal has enjoyed an extraordinary period with both club and country. He has won three La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona, while also helping Spain lift the 2026 World Cup.
The 19-year-old also believes his style of football is one of his strongest arguments in the Ballon d’Or race. Rather than focusing only on goals, assists or trophies, Yamal has argued that the award should recognise players who can make supporters enjoy watching football.
Softfootball understands that Yamal’s World Cup triumph has further strengthened the conversation surrounding his candidacy, particularly after he played a key role in Spain’s victorious campaign.
Meanwhile, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made his support for Yamal’s Ballon d’Or bid clear. Laporta has said he would be delighted to see the youngster win the prestigious individual award and believes Yamal deserves the recognition.
Laporta has also defended Yamal amid the debate surrounding the teenager’s confidence in his own chances, pointing to his performances and collective achievements with Barcelona and Spain.
Yamal, meanwhile, remains focused on continuing to win with both teams. His latest comments underline his desire to build on the success already achieved while competing for football’s biggest individual prize.
