Before turning twenty, Yamal achieves an extraordinary feat in the Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal, the Spanish star of FC Barcelona, continues to break records at a young age, having entered the top 10 players in the Ballon d'Or rankings for 2026, achieving an unprecedented milestone in the history of the award.

Lamine Yamal has become the first player in history to finish in the top ten of the Ballon d'Or rankings in three different editions before turning 20, an achievement that reflects his early presence among the top stars of global football.

This record strengthens the position of the Spanish winger, who continues to appear among the elite candidates for the award despite his young age.

With his place among the top ten in the 2026 edition, Yamal adds a new achievement to his career, having etched his name in the history of the Ballon d'Or as the first player to achieve this feat three times before the age of twenty.

Lamine Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings, behind Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, who won the award.