Szczesny explains why Lamine Yamal makes fans love football

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has offered a glowing assessment of teammate Lamine Yamal, backing the young winger to be right in the debate for the best player in the world at the moment.

Speaking about the current landscape, Szczesny admitted there are “a few candidates” in the race, while also noting that perspectives are influenced by the Champions League, a competition where neither Barça nor Yamal are involved this season.

The Polish keeper highlighted Michael Olise’s remarkable campaign but reserved special praise for what Yamal brings beyond goals and assists. “Lamine puts on a show, and I think that’s the value he brings to football,” Szczesny said, underlining how the teenager’s flair and confidence light up matches. He went even further, adding: “Because of him, people fall in love with football and come to watch a spectacle, not just to watch their favourite team play, so that certainly has great value.”

For Szczesny, Yamal is more than just a rising star; he is a reason fans tune in, buy tickets and stay attached to the game. At just the start of his career, the Barça winger is already being talked about as one of football’s most captivating talents.