Robert Lewandowski has revealed his personal Ballon d’Or preferences, surprisingly placing Michael Olise ahead of several of football’s biggest stars.
Responding to the debate over whether Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal deserves the prestigious individual award, Lewandowski acknowledged the teenager’s quality but said he would not put him at the top of his own list.
The Polish striker argued that the Ballon d’Or discussion should consider a player’s performances throughout the entire season rather than focusing on isolated moments.
For Lewandowski, Olise stands out as the player he believes deserves the award most. He placed the French forward ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, with Yamal completing his personal top four.
LEWANDOWSKI’S BALLON D’OR LIST
1. 🇫🇷 Michael Olise
2. 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé
3. 🇫🇷 Ousmane Dembélé
4. 🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal 
HIGHLIGHTS
- – Lewandowski has named Michael Olise as his preferred Ballon d’Or candidate.
- – Lamine Yamal does not feature at the top of his personal ranking.
- – Mbappé and Dembélé are also included among his leading contenders.
- – Lewandowski says the entire season should be considered when assessing Ballon d’Or candidates.
TAKEAWAY
Lewandowski’s selections add another perspective to an increasingly competitive Ballon d’Or debate, particularly as Yamal continues to attract strong support from fans and football figures.
