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Lamine Yamal could break Ballon d'Or age record on Monday

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Lamine Yamal could break Ballon d'Or age record on Monday

Summary

Ronaldo Nazário holds the record as the youngest Ballon d'Or winner, having achieved the honor at 21 years and 92 days in 1997. Lamine Yamal, a promising talent from Barcelona, is a leading contender for the award this year. If he wins on October 30, 2026, he will surpass Ronaldo's long-standing record. The five youngest winners include Oleg Blokhin, George Best, Lionel Messi, and Michael Owen, who all achieved success before turning 23.

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•Ronaldo Nazário won the Ballon d'Or at 21 years, 92 days in 1997.
•Lamine Yamal could win the award on October 30, 2026.
•Other young winners include Oleg Blokhin, George Best, Lionel Messi, and Michael Owen.
•Records have stood for nearly three decades.
•Yamal has established himself as a notable talent at Barcelona.

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Ronaldo Nazário remains the youngest player to win the Ballon d'Or, having claimed football's most prestigious individual honour aged just 21 years and 92 days in 1997.But could the Brazilian's long-...
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