Young Lamine Yamal continues to dazzle the world of football. At just 17 years old, the FC Barcelona winger has already surpassed an impressive statistic from Cristiano Ronaldo: in 2024, Yamal has delivered 21 assists in all competitions, beating the record of 20 assists achieved by Ronaldo in 2014. Author of 6 goals and 8 assists in just 15 games this season, he has become a centerpiece of the team managed by Hansi Flick, living up to expectations despite the pressure of a rapid rise.
Lamine Yamal, never seen before
His teammates and observers are full of praise. Alvaro Morata, teammate of Yamal in the Spanish selection, told The Athletic : “To be honest, I’ve never seen anything like this. Every 20 or 30 years, one or two players emerge, like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. For me, Lamine has everything it takes to make history. » With performances worthy of a future Ballon d’Or, Yamal is already compared to the greatest and could well mark the history of football.
