Nico Williams Champions Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or After Stellar Spain Display

Nico Williams Praises Lamine Yamal's Ballon d’Or Prospects

Nico Williams has thrown his full support behind his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal as a contender for the Ballon d’Or. The young forward impressed again for Spain, scoring just 75 seconds into their 4-1 win against Croatia in Sevilla.

This followed another early goal in Spain’s 2-1 triumph over England at Wembley, adding to Yamal's growing list of standout moments on the international stage. With voting for the award already closed, Yamal’s performances have only strengthened his case.

Williams Sees No Doubt About Yamal’s Quality

Williams, who also scored against Croatia, shared his thoughts after the match. He emphasized encouraging Yamal to stay focused on enjoying football rather than stressing about awards.

I tell him to be himself and enjoy it. When he smiles, he plays better. He already shows it every day. The Ballon d’Or doesn’t depend on him, but if not now, then later.

He made his opinion crystal clear on who deserves the prize:

Anyone who understands football knows that Lamine Yamal should win the Ballon d’Or. I hope Lamine wins it. If you really know about football, and you really enjoy football, then you know Lamine is the best.

A Friendship Filled With Fun Moments

The bond between Yamal and Williams goes beyond the pitch, often marked by playful antics. Recently, while traveling together, Yamal spotted that Williams had a sweaty armpit and turned it into a lighthearted joke.

Instead of letting it slide, Yamal recorded the moment and shared it on Instagram, tagging AXE deodorant, giving the brand an unexpected shoutout. The clip quickly caught fire on social media, delighting fans with the duo's camaraderie.