Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthäus has tipped Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.. According to Matthäus, the Spain international deserves to win the top individual award for his performances for both club and country over the past year.. Yamal was impressive for Barcelona across all competitions last season.. The youngster, who was recently rated the most valuable player in the world at present, netted 18 goals in all competitions for Hansi Flick’s side.. The 17-year-old won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey with the Blaugrana.. He also helped Spain reach the final of the UEFA Nations League, where they lost to Portugal via a penalty shoot-out.. “If I had a vote for this year’s Ballon d’Or, I would give it to Lamine Yamal,” Matthäus was quoted by @TouchlineX as saying.. Yamal is among the strong contenders for the Ballon d’Or this year and will compete with the likes of Raphinha, Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, among others.
