Every passing day the spotlight on Lamine Yamal grows more and more as past Barcelona stars continue to praise his skill and accomplishments at just 17 years old.
Jordi Alba was the latest former star to congratulate Barcelona, manager Hansi Flick and Yamal. The former Catalan star and current Inter Miami fullback even went as far to put Yamal in a category that would see him eclipse the iconic Ronaldo Nazario.
“[Yamal] made his debut with us at Barcelona when I think he was 15 against Betis, if I remember correctly,” Alba told assembled media. “I don’t remember very well now. But you could already see a different player. It’s true that, obviously, I think he’s changed physically over the last two years, and well he’s become a difference-maker. He’s incredible. I think currently [he’s] among the candidates to win the Ballon d’Or at that age. And well, what he’s doing is outrageous.”
Alba’s words come after David Beckham, who has a front row seat every week to watch the defender and Lionel Messi play as president of Inter Miami, said Yamal is the closest thing he’s seen to the Argentine. Immense words coming from a legend of the game.
