Lamine Yamals Fear Factor Grows at Barcelona and Spain
Aymeric Laporte says rivals fear Lamine Yamal because of his unpredictable dribbling, drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi. At 18, Yamal has scored 15 goals and delivered 12 assists in 31 matches this season.
Aymeric Laporte says rivals fear Lamine Yamal because of his unpredictable dribbling, drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi. At 18, Yamal has scored 15 goals and delivered 12 assists in 31 matches this season. He already owns La Liga, European Championship and Spanish Super Cup titles. Both Barcelona and Spain expect more brilliance in 2026.
When the football world looks at the rapid rise of Lamine Yamal, fear and admiration now go hand in hand. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger has become one of the most dangerous attackers in Europe, earning constant comparisons with Lionel Messi for his dribbling and creativity. Spain defender Aymeric Laporte revealed that defenders are scared to face Yamal because of his unpredictable movement and ability to beat players one-on-one.
Yamal made his senior debut at just 15 and has exceeded expectations ever since. After turning 18, he signed a major contract and inherited Barcelona’s famous No.10 shirt once worn by Messi. Despite the pressure, his performances have remained outstanding. Last season, he scored 18 goals in all competitions. This season, he has already netted 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 31 matches.
He has won La Liga, the European Championship, and the Spanish Super Cup, and remains in the hunt for the Champions League. Yamal also finished second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting and is tipped to win the award in the future. While comparisons with Messi continue, Yamal insists he wants to follow his own path and build his own legacy with Barcelona and Spain.
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