Crazy! Dani Olmo Shares Hot Take On Yamal, Messi Comparison

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has shared his honest thought on the comparison between teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and club legend Lionel Messi.

Yamal has continued to grow stronger and better ever since he rose to limelight, and many believe he has what it takes to surpass the great Lionel Messi. However, Olmo has labelled such talk as “crazy” and urge for his teammate to be allowed to forge his own path.

Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with Copenhagen, Olmo stressed the immense pressure that comes with being likened to arguably the greatest player in history.

Lamine Yamal has continue to play at the highest level for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. (Photo by Bagu Blanco / PRESSIN)

“Nothing can be said about the paths, right? Lamine has his own path. He knows that. Comparing him to Messi is crazy. Although Lamine is spectacular, he gives us a lot, but he will give us much more in the future. We are there to help him, to make him better. If he plays well, the team will win. It’s a collective thing.”

Yamal made his Barcelona debut at just 15, and has since broken multiple records, including becoming La Liga’s youngest goalscorer.

Comparing both players stats at the age of 18, Yamal has the edge over Messi, largely due to the varying team circumstances and opportunities at Barca during their respective breakthroughs.

Lionel Messi reacts after a play during the second half of the match against the Nashville. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Yamal has been involved in significantly more first-team football by age 18 than Messi was. He has made a remarkable 127 senior professional appearances compared to Messi’s 33 at the same age.

He has scored 25 goals, compared to Messi’s nine and contributed 37 assists, versus Messi’s one.

Yamal has also won the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain and multiple domestic trophies with Barcelona before his 18th birthday. It’s left to see if he continues such form as Messi is ranked among the greatest football players of all time.