Yamal sets Ballon d’Or record: Teen earns historic third nomination before 20

Lamine Yamal has made Ballon d’Or past by becoming the archetypal subordinate to gain 3 nominations earlier turning 20. The Barcelona star, nominated successful 2024, 2025 and 2026, finished eighth earlier rising to 2nd past year. His latest designation follows different outstanding season, including La Liga occurrence with Barcelona and a World Cup triumph with Spain.