Neymar backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d'Or, calls Barcelona winger world's best

Santos forward Neymar has publicly endorsed Lamine Yamal as the world's best player ahead of the October 25 Ballon d'Or announcement.

• Neymar announced his backing for Lamine Yamal in the 2026 Ballon d'Or race, posting on social media that the Barcelona star is the world's best.
• His shared graphic compared his 2017-2018 PSG season, 25 goals and 16 assists in 27 games, with Yamal's 8 goals and 9 assists in 10 matches.
• The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced October 25 in London.
• Neymar and Yamal formed a friendship during a holiday together in Brazil in 2025.