2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to win award

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has tipped Lamine Yamal to triumph the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Flick was speaking to the media aft watching Yamal people doubly successful Barcelona’s 5-1 triumph implicit Feyenoord successful the Champions League connected Wednesday.

“Lamine is my player,” helium said.

“He’s a Barcelona subordinate and I besides deliberation helium would merit that too, to triumph the Ballon d’Or this year.

“He’s an exceptional player. You tin spot that successful each match. He’s special.”

Yamal has been included connected the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

The 19-year-old, who helped Barcelona triumph the Copa del Rey and LaLiga past season, could go the youngest-ever subordinate to triumph the award.

2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to triumph award