Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has named Lamine Yamal as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The German tactician believes the 19-year-old deserves to claim the prize for his brilliant exploits while hailing him as a special player.
Lamine Yamal was included on the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award which was released by France Football on Tuesday, September 8. The Barcelona forward is considered one of the favourites to claim the accolade and Flick has thrown his support behind him.

