Transfermarkt, a specialized platform, has used Artificial Intelligence to predict future Ballon d'Or winners, surprising many with its forecasts.

One of the most striking cases is Lamine Yamal, the current FC Barcelona prospect, to whom AI grants three Ballon d'Ors in his career. In 2029, he would win it while wearing the Barcelona jersey, but in 2035 and 2037, he would claim it with Real Madrid, a prediction that has sparked debate among fans.

Real Madrid is expected to dominate the award in the coming years, according to this model. Kylian Mbappé would win the Ballon d'Or in 2025, followed by Vinícius Jr. in 2027 and Jude Bellingham in 2028. Additionally, Endrickwould secure the trophy in 2032, further cementing Madrid’s supremacy.

On the other hand, AI also predicts a Ballon d’Or for Julián Álvarez in 2031, but not with Atlético de Madrid, his current team, but rather with FC Barcelona, another surprising detail.

Beyond 2040, the forecasts become more mysterious, mentioning a "talent from Africa," an "Asian talent," a player born in 2020, and "the new Messi" as possible winners.

While these predictions are speculative, they highlight the growing impact of technology in football analysis and the excitement of imagining the future of this prestigious award.