Statistic Study by CIES: Lamine Yamal is named winner of Golden Ball.

According to a “study CIES Football Observatory”, based on the detailed analysis of the 100 best field players under the six criteria (air games, ground protection, construction, orchestrating, extant, assisting and finalisation), the winner would be Lamine Yamal, star of Barcelona and Spanish nationals.

Following him in the ranking would be Kylian Mbppe, who this season has been excellent individually but in a real Madrid that has not fully convinced. Podium would complete another Catalan, Pedri, giving Barcelona a fine result in this analysis.

The biggest surprise, however, is undoubtedly the position of Osmane Deble. French SPG attacker, who has achieved 35 goals and donated 16 assistings in all races, is seen as the top favourite for the real trophy.

But according to the CIES ranking, it is only in 7th place, after names like Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Michael Olise (Bay) and Mohammed Salah (Liverpool).

) D'appès I étude de l'Observatire du football CIES, Lamine Yamal, sera sacre Ballon déor ce soir à Paris. Aloers Que Kilian Mbarppé se classe en deuxième potion, Ousmanie Dembélé, pourtant favori, n'apparaçt quau 7e rank.https://t.co/M0C6R0p9O

) (@ RMCsport) Seember 22, 2025

We remember that France Football's price-giving criteria are not based solely on figures, but also include performances in big matches, won trophies, class and fair play. Therefore, the final order to be announced tonight in Paris is expected to differ from that of CIES.

Top 10 according to CIES Football Observatory:

Lamine Yamal (Barca)

Keyline Mbppe (Real Madrid)

Pedri (Barca)

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Michael Olyse (Bay)

Mohammed Salah (Liverpool)

Osmane Demuse (PSG)

Joshua Kimmitch (Bayn)

Acraf Hakim (PSG)

Winnitius Jr.