Lamine Yamal hailed as best player in the world by Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda

Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has delivered a huge compliment to Lamine Yamal ahead of his team’s La Liga clash with Barcelona, branding the teenager the standout footballer on the planet right now.

Speaking to the media before the game, Almeyda could not hide his admiration for the Barcelona winger, who has rapidly become the face of the Catalan side’s new era.

“Today he is one of the best in the world, he is the best player in the world today for me,” Almeyda said, making clear just how highly he rates the youngster’s impact and consistency at such a young age. “It’s a pleasure to watch him play.”

Yamal has backed up that praise with remarkable numbers this season. Still only a teenager, he has already scored 14 La Liga goals and provided 10 assists in just 23 league appearances, carrying a huge share of Barcelona’s attacking responsibility.

His ability to decide games with moments of skill, vision and composure has turned him into one of the most talked-about players in world football.
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