At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal is already dazzling the football world. Recent winner of the Golden Boy 2024, the young prodigy of FC Barcelona also made history by leading Spain to the coronation at Euro 2024. Designated as the successor to Lionel Messi at the Blaugranas, Yamal is now compared to a another giant: Cristiano Ronaldo.
“The next Cristiano Ronaldo” according to Mendes
During the Golden Boy ceremony, Jorge Mendes, Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, was full of praise for the young winger. “Cristiano Ronaldo is unique, he is the best player in the history of football. But the one who can follow his path thanks to his talent and determination is Lamine Yamal”he confided. A strong statement that places the Spaniard in a rare category.
An already bright future
With his impressive performances at FC Barcelona and with La Roja, Yamal continues to push the limits of precocity. His Golden Boy victory makes him the youngest winner in history, cementing his status as a future great. Inspired by Lionel Messi and now compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal seems destined to write his own legend.
