Just saw his highlights. Ridiculous talent.
Lamine Yamal | Now 17 Year Old Barca Wonderkid
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How on earth can a 16 year old even do that?! Absurd.
Disgustingly good. He even dives like Robben
Also a really hard shot in the reel. Ridiculous progress at the age of 16. Reminded me of a better version of Nani.
The thing I like the most it's his will to do his thing, he doesn't hesitate and that's a great trademark.
Regarding his style, I preffer players that keep the ball closer and more in control, yet when he losts more or less the control of the ball, he rapidly can improvise some move to regain it and it's not afraid to struggle for it.
He reminds me of Musiala that also has an ackward style.
It would be better for him if he developes a stronger build in time, but like I've said, he still a kid and he might get there or become a taller version with the same physique.
Regarding age and such, I watched many kids be fantastic at very young ages from 16 to 18, he is not in some undiscovered territory like some posts here kind of imply, but he certainly looks very promising.
If this current Barca situation ends helping him because it kinds of pushes him to primera due to lack of possibility of transfers, or at some point it builds an ammount of pression (or injuries) that fvck his carreer, we don't know, but his personality is there to be seen.
Regarding his style, I preffer players that keep the ball closer and more in control, yet when he losts more or less the control of the ball, he rapidly can improvise some move to regain it and it's not afraid to struggle for it.
He reminds me of Musiala that also has an ackward style.
It would be better for him if he developes a stronger build in time, but like I've said, he still a kid and he might get there or become a taller version with the same physique.
Regarding age and such, I watched many kids be fantastic at very young ages from 16 to 18, he is not in some undiscovered territory like some posts here kind of imply, but he certainly looks very promising.
If this current Barca situation ends helping him because it kinds of pushes him to primera due to lack of possibility of transfers, or at some point it builds an ammount of pression (or injuries) that fvck his carreer, we don't know, but his personality is there to be seen.
Did anyone see the full match? Looking at the highlights, the dribbling is incredible and amazing - but surely that only showed when he bet his man and not every single dribble he did (where he may have failed)
Looks like a real talent and will be top class once he works on his final ball
Looks like a real talent and will be top class once he works on his final ball
Yeah, I watched it. Barca and Spanish players surprisingly don't use him enough. It's hard to compare him, he has a bit of Messi, Robben and David Silva in him. As good as his dribbling is, I think his passing is better. I'm not sure I've seen anyone in Europe with his quality of passing this year, it's ridiculous for a 16 year old.
One thing he needs to cut out is diving. He's been at it all season and it's not necessary and making him quite unpopular. But the sky's the limit for this boy, he has the talent and the confidence.
Will play for ten years at Manchester City and win ten titles
I didn't watch the match but from those highlights he reminds me a bit of Rashford at his pre-back-injury best. At 16 against Brazil it's insane.
Amazing talent. Got an ovation from the Bernabéu on his way out.
If Barsa doesn’t break him, he’ll be winning Ballon d’ Ors in a couple of seasons.
If Barsa doesn’t break him, he’ll be winning Ballon d’ Ors in a couple of seasons.
It’ll be a bit hard not to, really. He’s basically Barcelona’s and Spain’s best attacker at the age of 16. He’ll play at every opportunity they can make him. Hopefully he remains lucky with injuries.
because he pretty much never failed
at most the defender would cut him down. It was a Messi at U20 WC kind of performance really. If his body stays healthy he'll be in GOAT category in 15 yearsand people don't want VARThat dive yesterday relly reminded me of him
Those two pens for Spain were bullshit.
because he pretty much never failed
Do you really think his ceiling is that high, or you just assume he can reach those levels because he's already pretty much world class at 16?
Development is often not linear. For him to get into GOAT debates, he'll have to be better at his peak, than peak Neymar, current Mbappé, Ronaldo, etc.
I think he has that potential. As I said, this game gave me major "Messi at U20 WC" vibes
If you’re saying his passing is even better than his dribbling, that’s really scary. Not sure how these types of talents keep popping through their academy.
because he pretty much never failed
That’s incredible. I was thinking they just left out all the bad bits.
It's ridiculous, Barca fans are the most lucky fans out there. Ronaldinho, followed by Messi and now Yamal.
I see. I think it's difficult to judge, probably can't draw a conclusion at this point. Will be clearer by the time he's in his early 20s
Crazy that he'll just be 23 in 2030
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Rashford has incredible ability. His Achilles heel is his decision making, which is very poor. A pity because he could be a player to enjoy watching him play.
I have been following Lamine Yamal since he was 12 years old, and even then he had a surprisingly good reading of the game for his age.
Right now, in my opinion, Lamine's best assets are, in that order, his decision making, reading the game, his passing ability, dribbling.
Hopefully he manages to stay fit, he'll be an interesting player to watch over the coming seasons. Barca have had a few false dawns with players over the last couple years, case in point Fati. But to be starting at Barcelona and playing for the Spanish NT at 16 is crazy.
Madrid have quite a young team full of world class players. You get those Galactico vibes with them again, and of course Mbappe arriving in the summer, but Barca with the likes of Yamal, Pedro, Gavi have some top quality.
Hopefully we'll get to see those highly charged El Classico games again. Hasn't felt the same without the Ronaldo vs Messi saga, and nutjobs like Pepe and Ramos liable to do anything.
Madrid have quite a young team full of world class players. You get those Galactico vibes with them again, and of course Mbappe arriving in the summer, but Barca with the likes of Yamal, Pedro, Gavi have some top quality.
Hopefully we'll get to see those highly charged El Classico games again. Hasn't felt the same without the Ronaldo vs Messi saga, and nutjobs like Pepe and Ramos liable to do anything.
Six fecking teen. Wow!
Mental that he is starting matches.
Looked very good. A more polished Garnacho, but younger.
That said Croatia were absolutely awful and lacked any sort of competitiveness. A bit like Scotland.
That said Croatia were absolutely awful and lacked any sort of competitiveness. A bit like Scotland.
Some of our feeble 20 year olds should look at this and think "wait a second, maybe I can't use my younger age as an excuse for my ineptitude"
Think he's closer to Messi than Garnacho... Garnacho doesnt have those feet
Mahrez POTY season regen
Spain and Barca over the last few years have been producing insane talent but like with Pedri play them week in week out while they are still developing and injuries/fatigue then set in quick
Pedri when 17 played 50 games in one season for Barca then was fecked for ages
Let's throw all our budget at trying to get this kid. Barsa is 2 billion in debt.
Has this kid got a release clause?
He’s another level to Garnacho, on a talent level, to be honest
Garnacho plays in a much tougher league, he'd be eaten alive at that age.
Mahrez regen with more acceleration.
What's with Spain's and Barca's obsession to play kids?
Let's hope his career won't get hampered by injuries.
Let's hope his career won't get hampered by injuries.
because they’re good
Of course. Those are mandatory in Spain and Portugal.
It’s probably €250 million
Which is basically Mahrez POTY. He's talking about Mahrez at Leicester when they won the league, that Mahrez had acceleration and pace. Scary that at 16 he's playing like the best version of Mahrez.
That's true but even since Bojan Barca have definitely been infected with a "find the next Messi" virus that causes them to play any good <17yo and run them into the ground before their career even starts
I'm sure it's a billy.