Just a few months before he reached 100 games, Messi was pictured holding a baby Yamal in a slightly odd charity calendar photoshoot. Cristiano Ronaldo. Age: 19 years, 348 days (Jan. 19, 2005) ...

And after that, it's Yamal's six goals and 12 assists (and counting) for Barcelona this season. Broadly, this is the conclusion: Owen, Mbappe and Yamal are the best teenagers in modern soccer history.

They talk about current players like Mbappe, Vinicius, Haaland, Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal,” he said, noting how even the youngest talents now carry big expectations. On Yamal, Messi had ...

“It’s impressive what Lamine Yamal is doing and has already achieved. He’s already a European champion with Spain. “He’s just 17, in the middle of a growth process, and will keep on ...

I expect the post-Messi era will be similar, with “best in the world” status more transient. This season has brought arguments, at various points, for Mohamed Salah, Raphinha, Kylian Mbappe ...

When it comes to footballing idols, few come bigger than Lionel Messi – the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. So ...

A few years ago, the Kylian Mbappé vs Erling Haaland duel was seen as the future head-to-head at the top of world football.

Lionel Messi. Age: 20 years, 248 days (Feb. 27, 2008) Minutes: 6,747 Goals: 41 Assists: 14 Club trophies: 5. When it comes to Yamal's meteoric progress, the obvious comparison to make would be to ...

Lamine Yamal is only 17 and he's one of the world's best players, and he's probably the best teenager ever -- better than Messi was at that age.

Lamine Yamal is only 17 and he's one of the world's best players, and he's probably the best teenager ever -- better than Messi was at that age. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu ...