Yamal’s Girlfriend Launches Online Drive for Barcelona Star's Ballon d'Or Bid

Inés García Santos, the girlfriend of Barcelona's rising star Lamine Yamal, has announced she will start an online campaign to boost his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. This move comes despite Yamal himself stating he won’t seek the award publicly.

After being nominated for the prestigious accolade, Yamal said in a recent interview that he believes his performances should do the talking. He trusts the journalists who pick the winner to make the right choice without any lobbying from his side.

Girlfriend's Social Media Post Draws Attention

Though Yamal seems content to stay quiet about campaigning, García Santos stirred interest with a surprise Instagram Story. As she prepared for a photoshoot, she posted a message saying, "My Ballon d'Or campaign starts now," sparking fresh discussion about Yamal's candidacy.

García Santos is known as a Spanish content creator, model, and influencer. Her post made it clear she plans to promote Yamal’s bid online, even if he prefers to let his football do the talking.

Yamal’s Form Makes a Strong Case

The forward’s on-field achievements speak loudly. In the 2025/26 season, he scored 24 goals and provided 17 assists for club and country combined. He earned the title of LaLiga Player of the Season and played a key role in Spain’s successful 2026 World Cup run after returning from a hamstring injury late in the season.

His strong form has carried into the current season, highlighted by a goal in Barcelona’s 5-1 Champions League win against Feyenoord.

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