Lamine Yamal is now bookmakers favourite to win Ballon d'Or 2025

The teenager is enjoying one of his best seasons with Barcelona.

Following his excellent performance against Inter Milan, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has reportedly surpassed teammate Raphinha in the race to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Lamine Yamal is now the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, according to the bookmakers. The teenager is enjoying the most brilliant season of his career and has been the club’s instrumental player in almost every game.

Following Wednesday’s exciting 3-3 draw in Spain, Inter boss Simone Inzaghi praised Barcelona’s teenage wonder Lamine Yamal as a “once-in-a-half-century talent.”

The 17-year-old was crucial for the Catalans, hitting the woodwork twice in the tie and scoring an incredible solo goal in a hectic first half.

Yamal made his debut the previous season, shattering multiple records and rapidly establishing himself as a vital member of Barcelona and Spain. He has been compared to a young Lionel Messi due to his dribbling prowess, vision, and impact on games.

The Ballon d’Or debate is getting more heated with players like Mohamed Salah, Ousmane Dembele, and Raphinha among those hoping to win the prize this year.

Fans will be hoping that Yamal maintains his captivating form as he will be essential to Barcelona’s hopes in the second leg of their semi-final matchup with Inter Milan after a 3-3 draw in the UEFA Champions League first leg.

His Ballon d’Or credentials would surely be greatly enhanced by a solid showing in the second leg and a noteworthy contribution in a possible final.

Yamal has game by game proven to be the most talented player ever unearthed by Barcelona after Lionel Messi. His influence on the club has continued to rise as he decides matches with his performance.

If he continues to make an impact until the end of the season and leads the club to a treble, then certainly, he will be the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or this year, beating the likes of Raphinha, Mohamed Salah and Dembele.

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