Yamal, speaking to The Guardian on Saturday, said he does not want to become obsessed with personal statistics and would rather focus on creativity, dribbling and helping his teammates.

Lamine Yamal says football, not money or stats, drives him, as the Barcelona and Spain star reflects on Euro 2024, the 2026 World Cup and bigger ambitions.

Lamine Yamal reveals why he plays football, rejecting money and stats for passion, creativity and joy as the Barcelona star chases 2026 Ballon d’Or glory.