Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, says that Lamine Yamal is miles forward of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at this stage of his profession.
Rooney additionally believes that Yamal might go on to surpass the 2 legends total.
The 18-year-old Spain Worldwide has already made his mark in world soccer. He completed second among the many finest gamers of the world within the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
He has already received the European championship, the LaLiga, and different titles, making immense contributions to membership and nation.
He has scored 27 targets and made 37 assists in 109 senior appearances for Barcelona.
He’s additionally scored six targets and supplied 12 assists in 23 video games for Spain.
Rooney just lately advised Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents, that Yamal might have a greater file than Ronaldo and Messi.
“He’s unimaginable. I’ve solely seen him reside as soon as and I feel he’s the one to get forward of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi,” the previous England worldwide mentioned.
“If he retains doing what he’s doing now [he will get there], he’s higher than all of them.
“He’s miles forward of Cristiano and Messi [at this stage of his career].”
Ousmane Dembele received the 2025 Ballon d’Or award with Yamal ending second within the rankings.
