Two names that stand out in different eras of the Barcelona: Lionel Messithe club’s highest reference, and Lamine Yamalthe new gem that is conquering hearts with her dazzling performance at 17 years old. Although their trajectories are just beginning to intersect in the records, the youth’s numbers stand out for how impressive they are at such a young age.
Lamine Yamal is a footballer born in Barcelona that only next July will reach 18 years. He has been playing at a professional level since the 2022-23 season and has quickly had an impressive impact on the club, to the point of bringing his numbers to these comparisons with those of Leo Messi, no less.
Lamine Yamal’s impressive numbers
At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal It already adds up to figures that many players would dream of achieving in a full career. Until now he has disputed 75 partiesnoted 16 goals and registered 22 assists with the Barcelona first team. His most recent performance, in the rout against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey (5-1)confirmed his ability to score by scoring a goal and providing another assist in the result.
And Yamal not only stands out for its numbers. Also because of his maturity and style of play. His ability to unbalance in the final third, his vision of the game and his ability to adapt to different situations make him one of the great hopes of the club.
Lionel Messi: the eternal reference of Barcelona
Talking about FC Barcelona is talking about Lionel Messithe player who marked a before and after in the history of the club. Although his numbers at age 17 were more modest compared to Yamal’s (9 games, 1 goal and 0 assists)his influence on the game was already evident. In a team full of stars, the Argentine demonstrated from the beginning his ability to shine and leave his mark.
His subsequent evolution led him to become the top scorer and assister in the club’s history, with countless titles and iconic moments that established him as the best player in the history of football. For fans, Messi is not only a sporting reference, but also a role model.
Two paths to culé greatness
Although Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi belong to different erasshare a common point: Barcelona as the setting where they began to write their stories of greatness. Both made the first team at an early age and showed flashes of talent that put them on the world’s radar.
Context also plays an important role. Messi made his debut in a team full of established figures, while Yamal does so in a stage of reconstruction of the club, which has allowed him to have more prominence. However, the expectations and passion for both talents are a reflection of Barcelona’s greatness.
Barcelona’s future is promising
Lamine Yamal He has the opportunity in front of him to build a career that leaves his own mark on the club. His numbers at 17 years old are impressive and over time, he could establish himself as one of the biggest names in world football. For its part, Lionel Messi remains the standard of excellence for any player who wears the Blaugrana shirt.
Messi’s legacy and Yamal’s promise are a reminder of Barcelona’s power to produce extraordinary talents. While one has already written the club’s most glorious pages, the other has the potential to be the protagonist of a new era.
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi represent much of the best of Barcelona at different times in its history. While the world continues to enjoy Messi’s achievements, it is also watching with enthusiasm the rise of Yamal, a young man who could be the next great emblem of the club. With patience and support, Yamal’s future could be as bright as the legacy Messi left at the Camp Nou
