Lamine Yamal has named himself alongside fellow Spain international Pedri as the “most talented” players in Barcelona’s star-studded squad.

Records being broken at just 17 years of age

Has unwavering belief in his own ability

Chasing down more major honours in 2025

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He is a European Championship winner at international level, while Kopa Trophy and Golden Ball awards have been added to his ever-growing list of honours. With that in mind, and having already been compared to eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, it comes as little surprise to find that the teenage wonderkid is full of confidence.

WHAT LAMINE YAMAL SAID

Yamal told beIN Sports when asked to name the most talented player in Barca’s ranks: “Me and Pedri.” He went on to say when discussing his own personal development: “I’m going step by step and I want to improve my numbers, develop my career and keep winning. Here in Spain, you know how things are and how the press is, but I just focus on myself and my performance, we players only react on the pitch, but I always have fun with my team-mates.”

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One of those is Brazilian star Raphinha, whose exploits have put him in the Ballon d’Or debate for 2025. The South American endured a tough international break, after aiming a “f*ck them” jibe at Argentina before suffering a 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals and coming in for rough treatment from Albiceleste stars.