David Villa on “unique and special” Lamine Yamal – “We need to help him exploit the potential he has” | OneFootball

The last 12 months would have been beyond even Lamine Yamal’s wildest dreams. Having established himself as a regular at Barcelona last season, he has gone so for Spain at Euro 2024. Reminder, he’s only 16.

Many have been baffled by Lamine Yamal’s level of performance at such a young age, and it’s clear he has unlimited potential. However, it’s also key that expectations are managed in the coming years, as MD were told by former Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Spain forward, David Villa.

“He is a unique and special player. At only 16 years old, he is leading Barcelona and the Spanish national team in the European Championship – it speaks for itself.

“We’re going to enjoy him, not put pressure on him because he’s very young, even though we see him play the way that he does. We need to help him exploit the potential he has in the coming years.”

It bodes well for Barcelona and Spain that Lamine Yamal is already one of the best right wingers in the world, although it is imperative that he is managed properly, so that his career is extended as long as possible.