Inés García Santos Launches Online Campaign for Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or Bid

Inés García Santos, partner of Lamine Yamal, has announced she is starting an online campaign to support the Barcelona forward’s quest for the Ballon d'Or. This comes despite Yamal himself stating he will not actively seek the award.

Yamal recently confirmed in an interview that he believes his performance on the field should speak for itself and that he would leave the final choice to the journalists voting for the Ballon d'Or. Yet, shortly after this, García Santos took to Instagram Stories to surprise fans with her own push for his candidacy.

Social Media Sparks Renewed Interest in Yamal’s Candidacy

The Spanish influencer and model shared a photo during a shoot with the caption: "My Ballon d'Or campaign starts now." This move has reignited discussion about the young star's chances, even though he prefers to stay out of campaigning efforts.

While Yamal refrains from self-promotion, his girlfriend is ready to rally support online, drawing attention to his remarkable achievements over the last season and beyond.

Impressive Stats Back Yamal’s Case

His record from the 2025/26 season makes a strong argument for his place among the world’s best. Yamal finished with 24 goals and 17 assists combined for club and country and earned the LaLiga Player of the Season award for 2025/26.

After recovering from a late-season hamstring injury, he played a key role in Spain’s victorious 2026 World Cup campaign. Continuing his excellent form into the current season, he recently scored in Barcelona’s 5-1 Champions League win against Feyenoord.

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