Lamine Yamal is a truly exceptional player, the kind that comes around once in a lifetime. Having earned a spot on Barcelona's senior team bench at the age of 15, he undoubtedly possesses a promising and bright future in the world of football.
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00:00In 2003, 23-year-old Xavi trained with a 16-year-old Lionel Messi, leaving him thoroughly impressed.
00:06Fast forward 20 years, and now, at 42, Xavi finds himself similarly astonished by the skills of
00:1216-year-old Lamine Yamal, whom he believes could be the next great talent. Yamal, having joined
00:16Barcelona at the age of 5, rapidly ascended through La Masia's ranks. At 11, he scored an
00:21incredible 68 goals for Barca's XIA team, showcasing his extraordinary talent. By the age of 16,
00:28Yamal had already moved up to Barca's main team, a feat even Messi hadn't achieved at the same age.
00:33In the current season, he has impressively scored 6 goals and assisted 7 in just over
00:371,000 minutes of gameplay. His prowess on the field has earned him a call-up to the Spanish
00:42under-19 team, a remarkable achievement at his age. Yamal's standout quality lies in his
00:47exceptional dribbling skills, often drawing comparisons to Messi. Despite being just 15,
00:52he has been hailed as one of the most lethal under-17 dribblers, effortlessly maneuvering
00:56past defenders with his left foot. However, his talents extend beyond dribbling. He possesses
01:01top-tier vision and passing tecnique. His ability to pick out runners with lob or ground through
01:06balls adds another dimension to his game. Yamal's shooting technique is also noteworthy,
01:10displaying precision and finesse, although he tends to avoid using his weaker right foot.
01:15Another aspect worth mentioning is Yamal's physical attributes. Currently lacking in physical
01:19strength and jumping reach relative to his height, he appears less robust compared to some
01:23counterparts. However, considering his age, there is ample time for him to undergo physical
01:28conditioning and strength training, aspects that could significantly enhance his overall game.
01:33Despite his exceptional skills, he has areas for improvement, such as decision-making and
01:37goal-scoring opportunities, lack of physical prowess, and a preference for his left foot.
01:42Despite these weaknesses, Yamal is regarded as the most talented youngster in the world,
01:46with some even considering him as generational talent at the age of 16. As he continues to
01:50develop, his weaknesses could transform into strengths, making him a formidable force in the
01:55world of football. As Yamal continues to become a complete and highly impactful player on the
01:59global football stage, the football world eagerly anticipates the continued development of Lamine
02:04Yamal, with the belief that he could indeed be a generational talent in the making. In your opinion,
02:09can Lamine Yamal become as great as Messi, and in which team do you see him in the future?