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Teen Sensation Lamine Yamal Shines at Ballon d'Or

12/1/2025

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Lamine Yamal, a winger for FC Barcelona, finished second in the Ballon d'Or.
He made his pro debut at age 15, becoming the youngest Barcelona player.
Born in Spain to a Moroccan father and Equatorial Guinean mother, Yamal grew up in a rough neighborhood.
He is often compared to Lionel Messi, who bathed him as a baby.
He expressed confidence in Spain's chances for the 2026 World Cup.

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Lamine Yamal, a winger for FC Barcelona, finished second in the Ballon d'Or.
He made his pro debut at age 15, becoming the youngest Barcelona player.
Born in Spain to a Moroccan father and Equatorial Guinean mother, Yamal grew up in a rough neighborhood.
He is often compared to Lionel Messi, who bathed him as a baby.
He expressed confidence in Spain's chances for the 2026 World Cup.