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

Nico Williams has expressed strong support for his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d’Or, following the young forward’s impressive showings for Spain. Yamal quickly opened the scoring just 75 seconds into Spain’s 4-1 triumph over Croatia in Sevilla, adding to his earlier goal against England in a 2-1 victory at Wembley.

The teenage Barcelona star not only scored twice against Croatia but continues to build a compelling case for the prestigious award, even though voting has already concluded. For Williams, there is no question about who deserves the honor.

Williams Encourages Focus on Enjoying Football

Williams, who also found the net against Croatia, shared his thoughts after the match, emphasizing that Yamal should prioritize enjoying the game rather than stressing about awards. He said, "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 went further to underline his belief in Yamal’s talent: "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 friendship between Yamal and Williams also offers some entertaining moments beyond the pitch. Recently, while traveling together in a shuttle, Yamal noticed Williams had a noticeably sweaty armpit. Instead of ignoring it, Yamal recorded the moment and shared it on Instagram, tagging AXE deodorant, giving the brand an unexpected shoutout.

This playful clip quickly gained traction on social media, much to the delight of fans who enjoyed seeing the lighthearted side of these two Spain internationals.