Aston Villa defender backs Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or: ‘It will be very soon’

An Aston Villa defender has publicly expressed support for Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or, stating the award will come 'very soon' for the young star. The comments highlight the widespread recognition of Yamal's exceptional talent across the football world. The article was published on November 2, 2026, via Barca Universal on Yahoo Sports.