Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has drawn comparisons to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, with some arguing that the teenage sensation may already surpass the Brazilian in certain aspects.
Since breaking into the first team, Yamal has dazzled fans and pundits alike with his exceptional talent, shattering records along the way.
His contributions were instrumental in Spain’s victory at the 2024 European Championship, and his impressive form this season has continued to bolster his reputation.
At just 17 years old, Yamal has been a key figure in Barcelona’s early dominance in the Spanish La Liga.
According to Transfermarkt, he has 10 goal contributions (five goals and five assists) in just 11 appearances across all competitions, playing a pivotal role in Barca’s quest to wrest the Spanish title from their eternal rivals, Real Madrid.
In contrast, Vinicius Junior, who was electrifying during the second half of last season and central to Madrid’s trophy haul – save for the Copa del Rey – has had a slower start to the current campaign....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Despite his status as a favourite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, the Brazilian winger hasn’t quite reached the expected heights this term, showing flashes of brilliance but lacking consistency.
Former Spain international Marcos Senna recently weighed in on the debate, arguing that Yamal could surpass Vinicius due to his superior technical ability.
“Both are fantastic players, but I personally prefer Lamine,” Senna stated as quoted by Tribuna, pointing to the youngster’s superior ball control and decision-making.
“Vinicius sometimes makes wild passes. The other day, he gave one to Rodrygo [against Espanyol], and it looked like it was [Luka] Modric to give it to him.”
While Senna acknowledged Yamal’s immense potential, he also identified one area where Vinicius currently has the edge – raw speed.
“But Lamine hits it much better, and he’s more exciting to watch in one-on-one duels. If he had Vinicius’ speed, he would be the perfect dribbler.”
