David Villa praises Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or candidate – ‘Not normal to have so much talent at Lamine Yamal’s meteoric rise at Barcelona continues to amaze. David Villa hails the 18-year-old’s “brutal talent,” predicting global stardom. Yamal’s exceptional dribbling, pace, and game-changing abilities position him as a Ballon d’Or contender. He aims to rebound from a quieter performance against Levante when Barcelona faces Rayo Vallecano.