Spain star, manager and RFEF President back Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or – ‘He deserves it’17-year-old Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal dazzled in Spain’s 5-4 Nations League semi-final win over France, netting two goals and earning Ballon d’Or endorsements from coach Luis de la Fuente, teammate Nico Williams, and RFEF president Rafael Louzan. His exceptional performance overshadowed established stars, cementing his status as a rising football icon.