After the dramatic 3:3 draw between "Barcelona" and "Inter" in the Champions League semifinals, which has become the center of European football, team legend Ronald de Bur made a statement that sparked discussions in the football world.
"Yamal is stronger than Messi at this age!"
Ronald de Bur says: "Yamal is currently superior to Messi at the age of 16-18. While Lionel started his career in the main squad at 21, Yamal is doing it at 16. Messi played 9 games and scored 1 goal at 18. Yamal, on the other hand, has recorded 22 goals and 32 assists in 100 games. These numbers should make everyone think."
But Messi's consistency...
De Bur also raised the issue of consistency: "Messi's greatest advantage is his 10-13 years of high-level stable performance. Will Yamal reach this level? He is very talented now, but maintaining consistency is a real test."
Yamal's statistics
- 100 official games;
- 22 goals;
- 32 assists.
Messi's youth statistics
- 9 games;
- 1 goal.
The difference is clear – Yamal's numbers significantly surpass Messi's statistics in youth. However, football is not just about numbers; it is a deep test of level, pressure resistance, and consistency over time.
Lamin Yamal has become one of the brightest stars in Europe today. His talent, technique, and goal sense are truly remarkable. But to become a legend like Messi, he needs to prove not only talent but also heart, consistency, and hard work.
What do you think? Will Yamal be able to follow in Messi's footsteps in the future?
