
If he emerges as one of the Ballon d'Or 2025 favorites, Lamine Yamal may have to wait a little.
Ousmane DembéléLamine Yamal, but also Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha or Kylian Mbappé are the names most often cited for the Ballon d'Or 2025. While the verdict will be returned next September, many observers lend themselves to the small prediction game.
Consultant for Dazn during the Club World Cup, Claude Makélélé did not run out of the trend. The former French international has a fairly clear vision of the outcome.

Ousmane Dembélé, strong man of PSG.
For Makelélé, the Ballon d'Or France Football should not escape Ousmane Dembélé this year, who has the opportunity to win all the possible competitions with Paris Saint-Germain, of which he was the top scorer.
Between Dembélé and Yamal, Makélélé decided
Questioned by AS to find out which player he would give the Ballon d'Or, Claude Makélélé did not hesitate long. “” (I will give it) in Dembélé“, He launched, before dwelling on Lamine Yamal, the main competitor of the Parisian.
« Lamine must still demonstrate things over time. Ousmane started before. If we already give it to the Little Lamine … (laughs) it must prove more. Let it be quiet, it is a child, a talent. Do not break it ”. Despite these last benevolent words, not sure that Lamine Yamal appreciates this media outing.