2026 Ballon d'Or – Lamine Yamal becoming increasingly decisive: the numbers speak for him

10.10.26 12:30 LaLiga Spain

Barcelona

-

:

Getafe

-

Lamine Yamal was quick to respond to those who criticised his lack of efficiency in front of goal.

Since the start of the season, the young Catalan has been putting together decisive performances and confirming that he can now turn matches in his team's favour.

• AFCON 2027: Top 5 most valuable players in the qualifiers

With Barça as well as Spain, his statistics are beginning to speak for him.

A season off to a flying start

After two opening matches without a goal or assist against Elche and Athletic Bilbao, Yamal quickly found his rhythm.

He scored twice against Rayo Vallecano, repeated the feat against Valencia, then made the difference against Feyenoord with a goal and two assists. He also scored against Levante and netted once while providing two assists against Racing Santander.

Against Sevilla, he stood out this time with two assists. His record is 8 goals and 6 assists in 8 matches with Barça.

The same influence with Spain

With La Roja, his impact has also become more consistent. After scoring against England, Yamal produced an outstanding performance against Croatia: two goals and an assist in Spain's 4-1 victory.

Across his last eight appearances for club and country, he has therefore recorded 11 goals and 7 assists, for a total of 18 direct contributions.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or in his sights

This efficiency is inevitably featuring in discussions around the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Yamal is no longer content to dazzle with his dribbling or creativity: he is now accumulating the statistics that matter in the biggest matches.

At 19, he is gradually establishing himself as one of the most decisive players of his generation, which will strengthen his case in the Ballon d'Or race.

Imed Ben Amara |

Editorar, fr

Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

Related teams and leagues

Barcelona

Getafe

LaLiga Spain