Lamine Yamal<\/a> spoke again about the Ballon d\u2019Or<\/strong> and made it clear that his case for winning the award is not based solely on his goals or assists. The Barcelona<\/a> forward believes his main calling card is the way he plays and what sets him apart from the rest of the candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In an interview with L\u2019\u00c9quipe<\/em>, the Bar\u00e7a attacker explained what he believes could lead him to be chosen as the best footballer in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cI think the way I play is my strongest argument and what makes me different,\u201d Lamine said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Spanish footballer also highlighted the titles he has won with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, although he insisted that individual statistics should not be the only criterion in determining the winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt has nothing to do with the number of goals he scores or anything else. I don\u2019t know, when I think of the Ballon d\u2019Or, I think of Messi, of Ronaldinho, of players like that, who are different, who make you smile when you watch them play,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lamine also showed respect for the other candidates and acknowledged that there are arguments in favor of different players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cWe all have very strong arguments; we are all great players. I\u2019m not surprised they\u2019re part of the debate; they all have their arguments,\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Regarding Lionel Messi and Rodri, two names that also appear in the conversation, the Bar\u00e7a attacker avoided stirring up controversy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cMessi is mentioned because he had a great World Cup, for example; all opinions have to be respected. If someone says, \u2018It\u2019s Messi who deserves it\u2019 or \u2018It\u2019s Rodri who deserves it,\u2019 that is totally respectable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Beyond the individual debate, Lamine is enjoying an outstanding start to the season with Barcelona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Blaugrana side has won the first seven LaLiga<\/a> matches<\/strong> and remains top of the table, while the winger is also putting up impressive numbers in all competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Across LaLiga and the Champions League, Yamal has recorded eight goals and six assists in his first eight matches<\/strong> of the campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cAt the start of every season I always try to outdo myself. From the beginning I tell myself: \u2018If I completed 200 dribbles this season, I\u2019ll make 300 next season, and if I scored 20 goals, I\u2019ll try to score 30,\u2019\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The forward also admitted that one of his goals is to keep evolving, especially by getting closer to the box and increasing his attacking involvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt\u2019s true that I\u2019ve started the season wonderfully. And I\u2019m also trying to get closer to the box, run more, and improve my football.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lamine also highlighted the identity of Hansi Flick\u2019s team and said there is a special atmosphere inside the dressing room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cFor me, we are a very entertaining team to watch. We play to attack, keep possession of the ball and score goals. And I think it\u2019s very clear that we enjoy ourselves. We are a big family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With Barcelona once again competing for every title and Lamine as one of their main attacking leaders, the Spaniard continues building his case for the Ballon d\u2019Or. For him, however, the difference is not only in the numbers: it lies in the way he expresses the footballer within and makes people enjoy the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nLamine does not reduce the Ballon d\u2019Or to numbers<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
A spectacular start to the season<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The goal: winning again with Barcelona<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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