Barcelona’s teenage superstar, Lamine Yamal, has unequivocally declared Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time. Yamal, 17, is a massive fan of Messi, who himself has spoken highly of the young talent.
Yamal made his stance on the “Greatest Of All Time” debate clear while speaking to the press at an event in China. He stated his belief that the former Barcelona legend is the greatest in history.
He said, as reported by Barca Universal, “For me, Messi is the greatest player in history. Everything he did, all over the pitch, everything about his game, I liked it all, and it has truly been something beautiful for me.”
It wouldn’t be surprising if Yamal is named alongside Messi in the list of the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees.
