Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he considers himself and Kylian Mbappé to be the two best players in the world as discussion builds around the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with Movistar, Yamal names Mbappé alongside himself as top contenders.
Yamal also indicates he believes he should win the award, positioning the debate as a head-to-head between him and Mbappé. Separate reporting references France Football’s announcement of a 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, including Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé, providing broader context for the award race.
While one outlet focuses on Yamal’s comments and how he frames the competition, the other also ties the remarks to the official shortlist of candidates, highlighting both the personal contest Yamal describes and the wider field of players associated with the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
