‘Ballon d’Or by 20’ — Fans believe Barcelona’s Yamal will eventually break Ronaldo’s record

Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, continues to make waves with his performances for Spain’s national team.

In their latest match against Switzerland, the 17-year-old provided a crucial assist for Joselu Mato to open the scoring, prompting fans to consider the future of the Barcelona youngster.

The Barcelona star’s standout performances at the 2024 European Championships saw him claim the title of the tournament's best young player, as well as the most assists, helping Spain lift the trophy.

Yamal scored once in the crucial semi-final against France and provided four assists in seven matches, and was a major driving force for La Roja’s fourth European championship title.

These accomplishments and his impressive first full season with Barcelona in 2023/24 earned him a place in the prestigious Ballon d’Or top 30 list, making him the youngest nominee ever, beating the record set by Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe.

Yamal’s incredible form has led fans to believe that the Barcelona prodigy could break Brazil legend Ronaldo’s record as the youngest Ballon d’Or winner.

Ronaldo was 21 years, 3 months, and 5 days when he was crowned as youngest-ever Ballon d’Or winner in the award’s history

Following his recent heroics, fans on social media platform X have expressed their belief that Yamal could claim football’s highest individual honor before turning 20.

Should he achieve this, Yamal would surpass Ronaldo de Lima, and with his rapid growth and eye-catching displays for both Barcelona and Spain, many believe it’s only a matter of time before Yamal reaches this historic milestone.