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Next Messi? Scout: Yamal will be infinitely close to Messi and is expected to hit the Golden Ball next year!

12:27pm, 11 May 2025Football

Barcelona's Champions League journey came to an abrupt end, which cast a shadow on Yamal's hope for the first Golden Ball Awards at the age of 17, but the praise and expectations from all walks of life in the football world have never stopped. Benfica's chief scout José Tot's evaluation of Yamal is: he has a calm and confident that does not match his age. It must be remembered that he is only 17 years old and he will be infinitely close to Messi in the future.

From the data point of view, Messi was far less outstanding than Yamal in the same period. Messi's real age for outbreak was 21 years old, and Yamal had already achieved many honors in the club and national team at the age of 17, becoming a key player of the team. Arsenal star Saka also praised: He is a top player. To be honest, he is amazing to have such performance at his age.

Although Yamal is talented, he is only 17 years old after all, and the road ahead is still long. He needs all-round protection and guidance to avoid injuries caused by excessive use, affecting career development, and the ability to maintain a stable state and continue to improve is crucial. The reason why Messi is called the "King of Football" is not only because of his talent and data, but also because he is able to maintain a high-level competitive state for many years.

Yamar and Messi's growth trajectory are indeed similar: both come from Lamacia's youth training, both are good at breaking through the wing, and both show extraordinary football IQ when they were young. But Messi's success is a joint product of talent, hard work and opportunities of the times, and Yamal's front is filled with more complex variables. Before Barcelona's Champions League was eliminated, Yamal was regarded as a strong contender for this year's Golden Ball Awards. But with the team's elimination in the Champions League, Yamal's hopes of winning this year's Golden Ball Awards have become slim. However, this does not mean that his Golden Globes journey will end. On the contrary, this setback may become his driving force for progress. Next year, he will continue to attack the Golden Globes.

All next year's Golden Globes stage, Yamal will still be a popular candidate, and his era has arrived. On the way to the peak, every steady move forward is more important than a short-term glory. If he can break through himself in protection and stick to his original heart in dispute, this young man may be able to "infinitely approach" the distant and clear back as predicted.

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