Fabrizio Romano has revealed his top pick for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, praising a Barcelona star for his unmatched magic.
Notably, Romano supported that the Barcelona star is operating on ‘another level’, and they are attracting attention for their electric performances on the pitch, comparing them to world-class players, despite their age.
In particular, Fabrizio Romano mentioned the fact that the player can lead a moment of brilliance by asserting themselves into the match.
Romano listed established players through several examples, including Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, but asserted that the players’ ability sets them apart from the top-end players of the sport.
Journalists and other insiders are agreeing to the fact the player’s talent is so rare, it could have them at the top of individual awards.
The scenario is that at this tender age in their playing career, with their flair, awareness, and composure, they have combined to underline them as a legitimate contender for the game’s best-awarded honor or the Ballon d’Or, which would mean they are likely to be considered a generational talent.
The player being referenced is Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona winger has lit up La Liga and various European competitions.
He has only completed the first half of his 2024-25 season – a period of 18 matches; 7 goals and 12 assists for one player is a remarkable contribution through the first half Yamal season.
Romano’s opinion is not one that only he shares, and as suggested, if you can arrive at a position around the pitch to inspire an offense to play at a higher level, you stand a good chance of winning the Ballon d’Or.
His impressive displays, highlighted by a starring performance in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, have garnered international interest.
Yamal stands out very well in a world dominated by some of football’s biggest names, and Yamal’s strength lies in his age and courage as a player.
As noted byFabrizio Romano, the “magic” Yamal brings to football is unlike anything else, and he could quickly become a shining star in the footballing world, all before he has even caught his first hair on his chest.
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