17-year-old Lamin Yamal, a young star of "Barselona" and a member of the Spain national team, shared his thoughts on the criteria for voting for the "Golden Ball" award. He spoke about this in an interview with journalist Juanma Castano.
"The game on Thursday is important, but it's not just about one day in the year"
On June 5, the Spain national team will take the field against France in the semi-finals of the Nations League. In this regard, the journalist asked Yamal who he would vote for the "Golden Ball".
The 17-year-old winger responded:
“Of course, the game on Thursday is very important. However, the 'Golden Ball' is an award given for a year’s worth of work. If we evaluate based on just one game, then the selection would change every week. For example, if Dembele plays well that day – will he be the winner? Or if another player shines on Sunday, what then?”
Yamal's personal approach – stability and effectiveness throughout the year
The footballer emphasized that when voting for the "Golden Ball," he places more importance on a player's overall performance, stability, and contribution to the team throughout the season rather than personal statistics.
“I make my decision considering the year-end results. If someone wants to tie everything to one game, fine – we’ll play. But I think that wouldn’t be fair,” Lamin Yamal added.
Conclusion
Lamin Yamal's thoughts have sparked heated debates in the football community. His mental maturity and critical thinking skills are being highly regarded for his age. The game in the Nations League final will be a significant opportunity for Yamal not only from a sports perspective but also to showcase himself as a young leader.
