Since Sunday evening, a wave of unexpected comparisons has been shaking the world of football. The young Spanish midfielder Pedri, author of a dazzling performance against Seville, is now associated with a legend of the round ball: Zinedine Zidane. This surprising parallel questions as much as it intrigues. Pedri, at just 22 years old, can he already be placed at the same level as French genius?
A comparison that ignites the canvas
The answer may be found not in expert analyzes, but on the web. It is indeed on social networks that the craze took shape, like the tweet of a supporter affirming: “A compilado by Pedri in Casi Cada Partido. ¿Fue Zidane Alguna Vez Tan Constant? »». A sentence that quickly went around the platforms, fueling discussions and arousing shared reactions. If some greet the talent of Pedri, others see in this comparison a sacrilege, recalling the prize list and the impact of Zidane on world football.
However, this is not the first time that Pedri has been associated with Zidane. From its professional beginnings in 2022, its oriented controls and its vision of the game had already given birth to parallels with the French playing master. But the history of football is full of young wonders to whom the label of “New Zidane” has been stuck. Mourad Meghni, Yoann Gourcuff or Marvin Martin are the most telling examples. All had been presented as the heirs of “Zizou” before seeing their career stagnating, or even died.
Pedri, the umpteenth new Zidane.
Pedri, umpteenth “New Zidane”?
If Pedri continues on his momentum, he could trace his own path without the need for such comparisons. But caution remains in order. Talent is undeniable, but the way to legend is still long. Zidane, with her titles of world champion and European champion, remains a separate figure. Pedri is only in the beginnings of his ascent.
It remains to be seen whether this media and popular pressure will be an engine or a burden for the young Barcelona.
