A world reference for an entire generation, Kylian Mbappé inspires the new gems of European football. A name emerges to succeed him.
He is only 16 years old, and he is already the billion-dollar man. Lamine Yamal makes a sensational entry into the world football landscape. Fast, technically easy, a fine dribbler and already decisive in the last gesture, the young striker amazed observers for his first steps in the first team this season with FC Barcelona. A level of performance which even allowed him to be called up to the Spanish team.
For Portuguese technician Carlos Carvalhal, Yamal simply has the potential to follow in the footsteps of a certain Kylian Mbappé, even if the 2 players have a very distinct style.
“ Xavi manages him phenomenally: he makes him play, gives him playing time, doesn’t let him be dazzled, keeps his feet on the ground… Very good. He has enormous potential and, if he continues like this, he will be at Mbappé’s level“, said Carlos Carvalhal in comments given to Sports.
The technician, however, warns of the dangers of over-media coverage. According to him, the example to follow is that of Cristiano Ronaldo. “ Pay attention to the young players and the path they are on, even if that doesn’t seem to be the case for Lamine. He is at a club which knows how to take care of its players, which knows how to guide them. He is in good hands. When he starts a match, he does it very well, and even when he has ten minutes, he performs well. It reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey with Ferguson at Manchester United. This is a very important process for its growth… “.
