News about Lamine Yamal

Planet Football has unveiled its first ranking of contenders for the 2027 Ballon d'Or, based on the beginning of the 2026/27 season. Topping the list is Barcelona's Rafinha, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.

Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the top dribbler in the big five European leagues, starting the 2026/27 season with 22 successful take-ons, ahead of Lamine Yamal.

The list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be unveiled on Tuesday, 8th September. The official announcement will take place between 11:00 and 16:00 Central European Time on Ballon d'Or platforms. (L’Équipe⁠)

Insider Fabrizio Romano has shared fresh details from Italian publication Tuttosport regarding the prestigious award for the best young footballer in Europe.

The French magazine France Football declares year after year that the Ballon d'Or is awarded based on three official criteria: individual performance, team achievements, and class and fair play. The voting of a hundred international journalists should cover the entire past season - not just a single tournament or the emotions of one bright month.