GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona FC acknowledge the crowd during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.

Alvaro Morata names Barcelona superstar as the best player in the world

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FC Barcelona continues its proud tradition of calling itself home to some of the world’s best footballers. Over the years, that has been a trademark of the Catalan club and it has brought them a lot of success and attention. However, having the biggest stars has not always worked out for Barcelona either.

Overspending on players who, despite being considered world-class at a certain point in time, were simply not the right type of players to play for La Blaugrana. Fortunately, the tides seemed to have shifted in their favor now as the next generation looks to be a perfect fit for Barcelona.

Most of the names that stand out the most include youngsters that the club has developed itself. Consequently, these players understand what it means to not just play for Barcelona but also how to play for the Catalan club as per its own teachings and philosophy.

However, if there is one player who stands out despite his tender age, everyone knows by now who it is. Even Spain’s captain Alvaro Morata, as highlighted by Barça Times, believes that the best player in the world currently is that very same youngster as well:

“Lamine Yamal.”

For Morata to say this is huge praise in itself, but the context of the statement makes it even more fascinating in a way. Now aged 31 himself, the Spanish forward is a player who has played across some of Europe’s biggest clubs including the likes of Real Madrid, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and even AC Milan.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JULY 05: Alvaro Morata of Spain interacts with Lamine Yamal of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Spain and Germany at Stuttgart Arena on July 05, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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As such, it is easy to see why Morata would be a player with extensive knowledge and understanding of the other big names across the footballing world. Yet, having seen Yamal up and close while the 17-year-old Barcelona sensation helped the country get to the European Championship itself, it seems that he knows what he is talking about.

For the €150 million-rated winger, a veteran like Morata calling him the world’s best player is no small praise. In fact, it would only help boost his already immense confidence even further. Unfortunately, Yamal is still dealing with some discomfort but his return to action for Barcelona could still take place as it was originally expected to following the international break.

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