Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal sets sights on six Ballon d’Or wins
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal says he aims to win multiple Champions League titles and as many as six Ballon d’Or awards during his career.
Key Takeaways
AILamine Yamal, the Barcelona and Spain forward, has revealed his ambitious goals for his football career, saying that winning the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d’Or are among his top priorities.
In an interview with French newspaper L'Équipe, Yamal said that achieving just one major trophy is not enough for him, explaining: "If I win one Champions League title, I want to win three in a row. And if I win the Ballon d’Or, I want to win five more."
Renewed ambitions and inspiring examples
Yamal added that he draws inspiration from many role models and believes there are always new limits to surpass, saying: "I have won La Liga three times, and I aspire to win the title at least seven or eight times."
He continued: "I play to make history, and I hope that young people will talk about me in thirty years. But I don’t see it as an obsession or try to be better than Pelé or Messi. I want to be Lamine Yamal and hope to be among the greats."
Challenges and a winning mentality
On personal challenges, Yamal said he tries to surpass his previous achievements every season, noting that if he completes 200 dribbles in one season, he aims for 300 the next.
He also emphasized the importance of a winning mentality, saying: "We can never stop; we can always achieve more and more victories." Yamal expressed his desire to be a role model for his future children, stressing that constant success is part of his philosophy.