“Separated at Birth”: The uncanny resemblance between Mexican footballer Roberto Alvarado and Morocco’s Eliesse Ben Seghir, of AS Monaco, has taken social media by storm.

At just 19 years old, the Moroccan international continues to amaze the world with his talent in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, where comparisons have even been drawn between him and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

“The wonderkid and Lamine Yamal,” tweeted AS Monaco, sharing a photo of their rising star alongside Yamal during their Champions League clash.

That moment ignited buzz among fans, who noted the striking resemblance between Ben Seghir and Alvarado, a standout player for Chivas and one of Mexico’s most charismatic talents.

Professional Debut and Breakthrough with Monaco

On August 5, 2022, Ben Seghir signed his first professional contract with AS Monaco, marking the beginning of what promises to be an illustrious career in elite football. A few months later, on November 3, 2022, he made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League match against Red Star Belgrade, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory.

His Ligue 1 breakthrough came on December 28, 2022, when he entered at halftime against AJ Auxerre and scored two crucial goals to lead Monaco to a thrilling 3-2 win.

Although he represented France at youth levels, Ben Seghir ultimately chose to play for Morocco on the international stage.

CAF Young Player of the Year Nominee

Ben Seghir’s stellar 2024 performances for both club and country earned him a spot among the five nominees for the CAF Young Player of the Year award. He is joined by Karim Konate (Ivory Coast/Salzburg), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast/Reims), Yankuba Minteh (Gambia/Brighton), and Lamine Camara (Senegal).

The Moroccan international also made the shortlist for the 2024 Golden Boy award, an honor recognizing the best under-21 player in Europe.