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Lewandowski: Yamal Destined for Ballon d'Or
25 Oct
Summary
- Robert Lewandowski believes Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d'Or.
- He notes the Ballon d'Or race is now more open than the Messi-Ronaldo era.
- Lewandowski is also impressed by Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
Robert Lewandowski, the acclaimed former Barcelona striker, has expressed his strong belief in Lamine Yamal's potential to achieve the highest individual football honor, the Ballon d'Or. Lewandowski, now playing in Major League Soccer, lauded the young Barcelona sensation's exceptional abilities at his age. He suggested that Yamal possesses all the necessary qualities to eventually be crowned the world's best player.
Reflecting on the evolution of football's prestigious individual award, Lewandowski observed a significant shift from the era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He noted that the competition for the Ballon d'Or is now considerably more open, with numerous players having legitimate claims to the award.
Beyond Yamal, Lewandowski also highlighted his admiration for Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. He described Olise as a "game-changer" and praised his on-field intelligence, particularly his decision-making regarding shooting and passing. Olise's current performance for Bayern, with 9 goals and 4 assists in ten appearances, has impressed Lewandowski.
