19 - Lamine Yamal

[Bran the Greenseer]

It's easy to be the best attacked when the rest of it is pure garbage.
Neymar was with Messi and Suarez.

Suarez wasnt there his first year (plus was suspended for the first half of Neymar's second season). I'll give you Messi.

But the point isn't that he's just the best player among garbage, Neymar was 21 years old in that first season in La Liga / Europe and its not unfair to say that Yamal in this 16 year old season is playing just about as well as Neymar was then. We'll see how it ends up as Neymar had 15 goals in total that season but its pretty likely he grabs what 3-5 more before the season is over?

EDIT: 3-5 more goals for yamal giving him 10ish in total at 16 not 3-5 more than Neymar

 

[KingLeo10]

Suarez wasnt there his first year (plus was suspended for the first half of Neymar's second season). I'll give you Messi.

But the point isn't that he's just the best player among garbage, Neymar was 21 years old in that first season in La Liga / Europe and its not unfair to say that Yamal in this 16 year old season is playing just about as well as Neymar was then. We'll see how it ends up as Neymar had 15 goals in total that season but its pretty likely he grabs what 3-5 more before the season is over?

EDIT: 3-5 more goals for yamal giving him 10ish in total at 16 not 3-5 more than Neymar

Nah Neymar in 13/14 was different level to Lamine (understandably so, he was 21).

Neymar in 13/14 was already a top 15-25 player in the world level. And then exploded to a top 5/top 3 player in the world in 14/15.

 

[Skalman]

Certainly he is one of a kind, if he capitalize on that or not that remains to be seen. name 3 other players that impressed you more at his age? i dare you?

 

[Gnidrologist]

Think the most impressive thing is that he makes things happen even in this completely disorganized team. Xavi being clueless bufoon , he still makes shit that changes games. It's sign of great player. Fact that he's still a lil teenager, while being the most intelligent and capable attacking player on the team, is mindblowing. This guy will be great.

 

[behindbrowneyes]

Aug 28, 2023

Bold prediction: Lamine at Barca will end the season with better stats than Dembele will at PSG.

After all these comparisons with other players in this thread: The only comparison that counts

 

[Windhook]

That hustle he went for the penalty... none other on the squad has it.

 

[KingHristo]

He did great today in the first half especially, but I wish Xavi watched out for him more for his own sake (and our club's coz he's a great asset). He was spent from around 60-70th minute which at his age is understandable. We were very lucky with the penalty, tbh most of the refs woudn't call it. I just hope Xavi won't get him injured.

 

[FCBarca]

He has aspects to his game that remind me of both Leo & Ney and yes, he is only 16. The decision making at this age, only Leo can compare. His ceiling is impossible to project but no question predicated on his ambition. Leo is a natural & driven. Ney too is a natural but lazy. Remains to be seen what Lamine is or if he will suffer physical breakdown like Ansu?

What I have seen of him over last 2-3 years, he looks a special talent with a left foot that could define an era but leap to the next level is where we see what he is made of. I think he has it to be a club legend

 

[putogusiluz8]

That hustle he went for the penalty... none other on the squad has it.

This. He's always hustling to win the ball back and often times does (he has a sneaky way of doing it.) Another reflection of his intelligence and will.

 

[malvolio]

Biggest breakthrough and turn around of this season. Was kind of sure he went into a permanent dip in form after the initial honeymoon period. But he hit new heights lately.

Getting better and better. And doesn't look like a one trick pony(like Ansu Fati).

 

[OVI9323]

Only one that allow me to support this abysimal level we're playing lately... Such a joy to watch him play.
Don't know how it will be in the next years, but really enjoy what i'm seing at the moment

 

[Temptation]

He has aspects to his game that remind me of both Leo & Ney and yes, he is only 16. The decision making at this age, only Leo can compare. His ceiling is impossible to project but no question predicated on his ambition. Leo is a natural & driven. Ney too is a natural but lazy. Remains to be seen what Lamine is or if he will suffer physical breakdown like Ansu?

What I have seen of him over last 2-3 years, he looks a special talent with a left foot that could define an era but leap to the next level is where we see what he is made of. I think he has it to be a club legend

Rooney at 16 was even better IIRC.

 

[Gnidrologist]

The guy is carrying this team in harsh times at tender age. Not even Messi has that to his credentials. Hopefully he builds on this and doesn't stale. Even at his current level he's already a gem. We're so lucky with these young prospects.

 

[Porque]

Taken over Xavi's Dembele+Inshallah tactics already.

Tears in my eyes dawg... From the fuckin' trauma.

 

[Gnidrologist]

Yeah. He's the only reason to keep watching current Barca. God bless him.