While Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah might have something to say about it, Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has a genuine claim for being the best player on the planet right now.

Starring in the Champions League this season, Yamal has already played more than 100 games at senior level.

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 semifinal between FC Internazionale and FC Barcelona.



At this stage, however, Yamal has done more than the Argentine had.

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By the same age, Messi had scored once in nine senior games for Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, had netted five goals in 19 games for Sporting CP.

Yamal, in contrast, has 22 goals and 27 assists for Barcelona so far, plus four goals in his 19 appearances for Spain.

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Some of them, like Lamine Yamal, it isn't a problem!"

Liverpool.com says: Yamal is so good it is almost difficult to comprehend