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

Nico Williams has thrown his full support behind his close friend Lamine Yamal as a top contender for the Ballon d’Or. The young Barcelona forward impressed once again with a rapid goal just 75 seconds into Spain’s 4-1 win over Croatia in Sevilla, following another early strike in the 2-1 victory against England at Wembley.

Yamal’s recent performances have added to his growing highlight reel on the international stage, making a strong case for the prestigious award, even though voting has already closed.

Williams: Ballon d’Or Should Be Yamal’s Without Question

Williams, who also scored against Croatia, shared his thoughts after the match, emphasizing the importance of Yamal staying true to himself rather than getting distracted by award talk.

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, leaving no doubt about his personal opinion on who deserves the Ballon d’Or.

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.

These comments were reported by Fabrizio Romano, highlighting the confidence Williams has in his teammate’s talent.

Friendship Beyond Football

Off the pitch, the friendship between Yamal and Williams brings lighter moments. Recently, while traveling together in a small shuttle, Yamal noticed Williams had a sweaty armpit and turned it into a playful joke.

Instead of ignoring the moment, Yamal recorded a clip and posted it on Instagram, tagging the deodorant brand AXE, unexpectedly giving them some social media attention. Fans enjoyed this fun exchange, showcasing their camaraderie as fellow Spain internationals.