Lamine Yamal is destined to become the best footballer on the planet, but before reaching that status, he’s currently earning praise from various figures who are captivated by the level he’s displaying at just 17 years old, and he’s now on the verge of matching none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lamine Yamal Will Match Cristiano Ronaldo’s LaLiga Titles in Spain

It sounds like a joke, but it’s true. The FC Barcelona footballer will equal the LaLiga titles that Cristiano Ronaldo won during his time with Real Madrid.

The Portuguese star needed nine seasons with the Merengue club to secure a minimum of two domestic trophies in Spain, corresponding to the 2011-2012 and 2016-2017 seasons, while the young Blaugrana will achieve this in a much shorter time.

This isn’t just a comparison limited to trophies but also reflects the impact Lamine Yamal has had within Barcelona’s playing system. As a revelation in the 2022-2023 season under the guidance of Xavi Hernández, the Spaniard helped reclaim the LaLiga throne after a four-year drought.

Everyone should remember that he debuted with the first team at just 15 years old, becoming the youngest player to wear the Blaugrana colors in an official match. His talent is unmatched and fits perfectly, especially after the club was searching for a new idol following Lionel Messi’s departure.

In the 2024-2025 season alone, he’s become a key piece for Hansi Flick, and his goals and assists have earned him the same number of LaLiga titles as Cristiano Ronaldo achieved between 2009 and 2018.

David Villa’s Praise for Lamine Yamal

Former footballer David Villa stated that Lamine Yamal, “due to his brutal talent,” would have been a starter for the Spanish national team that won the 2010 World Cup and expressed confidence that he will one day win the Balón de Oro.

“Comparing eras isn’t entirely logical. He’s a player with such brutal talent that you feel he could play in any era of this sport and on any team,” Villa praised Yamal in statements to the media after participating in the presentation of a collaboration agreement between LaLiga and the company Moeve, held in Madrid.