He is only 18 years old, but across the planet, many are looking to find the new Lamine Yamal. An example of precocity and maturity at an adolescent age, the little Spanish prodigy inspires others, starting with his young companions at the FC Barcelona training center. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder Ebrima Tunkara, who is a hit with the Catalan club's youth teams and already plays in U19, is a good example. And he's not the only one…
For several weeks, the Catalan press has found another darling besides Tunkara. This is Sama Nomoko, who is a little older (17 years old) and who plays at a higher level, since he already plays with the Barça B team coached by Juliano Belletti. Despite the defeat against Atlètic Lleida, the Malian still shocked everyone by producing a superb performance.
A ready-made future?
His sudden explosion is reminiscent of that of Lamine Yamal, and unlike other “heirs” of the Blaugrana number 10, he plays in exactly the same position as the second of the last Ballon d'Or. Excellent dribbler and dynamiter of defenses, Sport explain “having seen only very few times a player so superior to the rest, with opponents incapable of slowing him down”. An excellent player on an individual level, but who also shines in the collective aspect, since he always seeks the best solution to make his teammates shine.
The Barça DNA, and this touch of madness and magic, in short. Enough for the Catalan press, always so enthusiastic about the young people of La Masia, to get excited. With 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances in Segunda Federacion – the Spanish D4 – the man who also has Spanish nationality clearly has the cards in hand to impress Hansi Flick and imagine himself starting with the A in the near future. To be continued…
