BIO

Lamine Yamal was born on July 13, 2007, in Mataró, Spain. A Spanish national, he is a forward for FC Barcelona. His club honors include three La Liga titles (2023, 2025, 2026) and a 2025 domestic treble. Individually, he won the Kopa Trophy in 2024 and 2025. Internationally, Yamal has earned over 30 caps and scored 7 goals, appearing in 7 matches at the 2026 World Cup. He won Euro 2024, the 2025 Nations League, and the 2026 World Cup with Spain.

His 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

57 matches, 25 goals, 20 assists, 6 yellow cards, 0 red card, 1 World Cup, 1 Liga, 1 Spanish Super Cup

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Creative Playmaking: Yamal excels as a high-usage winger, combining the spatial awareness of a traditional playmaker with the directness of a modern forward. His ability to drift inside and operate in the half-spaces allows him to orchestrate attacks while maintaining a high volume of touches in the final third.

  • Technical Dribbling: Known for his fearless approach, the winger utilizes exceptional ball control and agility to navigate tight spaces. His playing style emphasizes taking on defenders one-on-one, creating numerical advantages through successful take-ons and progressive carries.

Efficiency Statistics

  • La Liga Dominance: During the 2025/26 campaign, Yamal recorded 0.95 non-penalty goals and assists per 90 minutes, the highest rate in the Spanish top flight.

  • Penalty Area Entry: He led all players in La Liga by a wide margin for passes completed into the penalty area during the 2025/26 season.

  • International Dribbling Record: In September 2025, Yamal became the first player to complete over seven successful dribbles in a single UEFA World Cup qualifying match against Turkey, according to Sofascore.