2026 Ballon d'Or: Omar Da Fonseca backs Lamine Yamal

Omar Da Fonseca believes Lamine Yamal will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with voting now complete

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2026 Ballon d'Or: Omar Da Fonseca backs Lamine Yamal

On Rothen s’enflamme, Omar Da Fonseca named Lamine Yamal as his favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, to be awarded on October 26.

With less than three weeks to go before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, opinions about the future winner are multiplying. On the RMC show Rothen s’enflamme, Omar Da Fonseca revealed his favorite and left little room for doubt.

The former Argentina international believes that Lamine Yamal should win the prestigious individual trophy this year. While reiterating his immense admiration for Lionel Messi, he feels that a new chapter must now begin.

“This year, Lamine Yamal is going to win the Ballon d'Or”

“The best football player is Lionel Messi, but this year, Lamine Yamal is going to win the Ballon d'Or. We need to turn the page on Messi. Today, the only player who gives me a few emotions and makes me want to watch matches in my pajamas with the top undone is Yamal.”

True to his particularly expressive style, Da Fonseca has therefore placed emotion at the heart of his choice. For him, the young Spaniard is now the player capable of giving him the sensations he seeks when watching a football match.

Qui va remporter le Ballon d'Or ? @Omar_daFonseca nous donne son favori. https://t.co/BmWIcvS0Mo
— Rothen s'enflamme (@Rothensenflamme) October 7, 2026

The 30 nominees are known and voting is over

Da Fonseca’s statement comes as the voting process has already ended. The list of the 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or is known, and the jurors' votes have now closed. Each voter had to rank their ten favorite players from among the 30 selected candidates.

Lamine Yamal is naturally among the leading contenders for the trophy. The Spanish press notably ranked him among the leading favorites, while several football figures have publicly expressed their preference for the FC Barcelona player.

The verdict is expected on October 26

The result of the vote has therefore already been decided, even though it remains secret. We will have to wait until October 26, 2026 to officially learn the identity of the Ballon d'Or winner.

At just 19 years old, Yamal could add a major individual award to an already exceptional career. The Barcelona player recently expressed his confidence in this race, as the suspense remains intact until the ceremony.