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

Nico Williams expressed strong support for his close friend and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or, following Yamal's impressive displays for Spain. Yamal opened scoring just 75 seconds into Spain’s 4-1 triumph over Croatia in Sevilla, adding to his earlier early goal in the 2-1 victory against England at Wembley.

The young Barca star has continued to collect memorable moments for Spain, enhancing his reputation even though Ballon d’Or voting has already closed. For Nico, the choice is clear based on Yamal’s talent alone.

Nico Williams Talks About Yamal’s Impact

Nico, who also scored in the game against Croatia, shared his thoughts after the match. He encourages Yamal to focus on enjoying football rather than the pressure of 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.

Nico made his stance on the award unmistakable.

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.

This statement was reported by Fabrizio Romano.

A Friendship Beyond Football

The camaraderie between Yamal and Nico extends beyond the pitch, often showing lighter moments. Recently, while traveling together in a shuttle, Yamal noticed Nico had a sweaty armpit and turned it into a playful prank.

Yamal recorded the moment and posted the clip on Instagram, tagging AXE deodorant, giving the brand an unexpected shoutout. The video quickly gained traction on social media, delighting fans with the fun interaction between these two Spain internationals.