Barcelona legend Rivaldo has charged Lamine Yamal to improve his game if he’s to win the Ballon d’Or.
Yamal, who finished second behind Ousmane Dembele in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, had a phenomenal season with Barca, scoring 18 goals and providing 25 assists in 55 games across competitions.
His efforts helped Barcelona secure a domestic treble, La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de Espana, and earned him his second Kopa Trophy, making him the only player to win the award twice.
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Speaking with Betfair, Rivaldo believes Yamal has the talent to win the Ballon d’Or but must deliver consistent numbers.
“I think Lamine has everything to be a Ballon d’Or winner next year and I think this season will stand out much more than last.
“But, the way he plays, I think he will win the Ballon d’Or when he scores a lot of goals and gives a lot of assists. Not just because of how he plays. As already happened to Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi.”
