David Villa Tips Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or Glory: “He Will Win It One Day, For Sure”

Spanish football legend and former Barcelona striker David Villa has thrown his weight behind Lamine Yamal, predicting that the dazzling teenage sensation will eventually lift the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

The 17-year-old winger has taken La Liga and Europe by storm this season with his consistent brilliance for Barcelona, becoming a beacon of hope in what’s been a challenging year for the Catalan giants.

Speaking at a public appearance (via Barca Universal), Villa expressed his belief in Yamal’s world-class potential:

“We will see, I think he has done well. There are still a few weeks left in the season, and you know it’s an award that I’ve never really believed in…
He will win it one day, for sure.”

🌟 Opinion: Whether It’s This Year or Later — Lamine Yamal Is Built for Greatness

While it might be premature to hand Yamal the Ballon d’Or this year, there’s no denying that his talent is generational. At just 17, he’s already delivering under pressure, dancing past defenders with frightening ease, and creating magic in front of goal.

This season, his contributions have helped Hansi Flick’s Barcelona lift the Copa del Rey, and he continues to mature into a player who could define the next footballing era — much like Messi, Mbappé, and Bellingham have done in theirs.

Villa’s comments, while modest in tone, hint at what many fans are already whispering — Yamal is no hype, he’s history in the making.

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