Lamine Yamal: Ex-Chelsea star Malouda claims Messi, Ronaldo comparisons not good for Barca star

Lamine Yamal: Ex-Chelsea star Malouda claims Messi, Ronaldo comparisons not good for Barca star

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:04 - 08.05.2025

Former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda believes Lamine Yamal should not be compared to legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Lamine Yamal’s dazzling displays for Barcelona this season have sparked comparisons to football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Even though Barcelona fell to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, the 17-year-old winger was a standout, constantly troubling the Nerazzurri defense with his flair and fearlessness.

Yamal has been phenomenal, racking up 15 goals and 24 assists in 51 matches across all competitions. Many believe he’s already outpacing the likes of Ronaldo and Messi at the same age, cementing his status as one of the world’s elite talents.

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However, former Chelsea star Florent Malouda isn’t keen on these comparisons, warning they might overshadow Yamal’s unique spark.

Speaking to RACING TIPSTER, Malouda said: “That’s too much right now, and that’s also erasing his own personality.

Lamine Yamal completed 14 dribbles against Inter Milan.
Lamine Yamal is regarded as the best player in the world at the moment. (Photo Credit: Champions League.)
Lamine Yamal. Credit: UEFA

"He’s probably inspired by a mix of both, but you can see he has his own touch. He has his own personality.

"Of course, he’s still young, but so experienced. I’m not sure that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi did what he did at his age.”

Yamal and Barcelona are fighting with Real Madrid for the La Liga title this season. The Spanish giants clash in the El Clasico on May 11 at the Estadi Lluis Companys.

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