Yamal is unavoidably compared to Lionel Messi and Neymar. At 17, the winger has already made history, demonstrating that he has the potential to pursue a similar trajectory.
The Spanish kid has received numerous individual awards, including the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy Award, which recognise the game’s most outstanding young talents. Yamal also played an important role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory and will be a player to watch at the 2026 World Cup.
While Son Heung-min admitted that Yamal is already one of the world’s top five wingers, he hesitated to rank him in the top three. However, he is confident that the Barcelona starlet will soon outperform his current level and establish himself as the best in his position.
In an interview with GOAL, Son Heung-min said: “He is unbelievable. Don’t get me wrong. At this age, the way he performs is incredible. I’m enjoying every bit of it. It’s good that he is so young and still has much room to improve. So, in the next few years, he will be at the top, number one.”
