For some, no one comes close. For others, he is on his trail. At 18, Lamine Yamal is setting the world of football on fire and is regularly compared to Lionel Messi. Both players proved their talent at a very young age with the Azulgranas, but for Frenkie de Jong the debate has no place. Asked by Ziggo Sports on a possible comparison, the Dutch midfielder made his choice between the two stars.
“I don’t think I’ll ever see anyone else reach the level of Lionel Messi. Lamine Yamal has an incredible amount of talent, he can become the best player in the world, and he can become one several times during his career. Since I was little, I have watched Messi play. He is the greatest footballer I have seen and no other player can even come close to his level.”he indicated. Then, he concluded his analysis on the team’s current injured Hansi Flick. “I hope Lamine Yamal can become the best player in the world too”.
