Former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho has praised Lamine Yamal after his impressive performances this season.The Barcelona teenager has become one of the best players in the world, despite making his debut in 2023.He has been incredible this season, helping Barcelona win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has hailed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal for his outstanding performances this season at just 17 years old. The teenager played a key role in securing Barcelona’s 28th La Liga title on Thursday, May 15.
Ronaldinho and Lamine Yamal almost have the same playing style. Photos by Jasper Juinen and Alex Caparros. Source: Getty Images
In 53 games this season, he has 17 goals and 25 assists and has won three trophies, per transfer market They reached the Champions League semi-final but lost to Inter Milan in an epic tie.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick called him a genius, while Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi said talent like him comes once every 50 years.”I think he’s special. I said it, often before, he’s a genius…You see all the details, and it is unbelievable how he does it. At 17 years old, he’s an unbelievable player,” Flick said of Yamal. “He is a player I had not seen live before. We had to double up on him. We managed it better in the second half and could even have won. Lamine Yamal is a phenomenon born every 50 years,” Inzaghi said in his post-match interview.
In an interview with French outlet L’Équipe, Ronaldinho, Barcelona’s former superstar, showered the teenager with praise. He’s a precocious talent,” Ronaldinho said via Forbes. “I also love watching him for his inventiveness. He needs to confirm that he will do a good job, but he will be a big one for sure.”
Lamine Yamal is seen as a potential Ballon d’Or winner this year.
