Rio Ferdinand 'surrenders' to Lamine Yamal's talent: “I've never seen anything like it...”.

Lamine Yamal had another spectacular day with FC Barcelona. How can we not mention it? The 17-year-old Hispano-Moroccan right winger was one of the standout performers in the match between the Culés and SL Benfica (3-1), corresponding to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.

Not only did he contribute with a goal and an assist, both executed in a way that resembled a video game for their aesthetics, but he also shone as a disruptive, creative, and audacious player. Additionally, he perfectly capitalized on the absence of Álvaro Carreras, becoming a headache for the Lisbon team.

With this performance, Lamine Yamal added another 'master class' to his already extensive collection of memorable performances. His style of play once again captivated the Culés fans and all football enthusiasts, showcasing an uninhibited, well-founded style that breaks the mold, with dribbles and inventiveness that set him apart, demonstrating how he enjoys himself on the field and ventures to try new things.

Rio Ferdinand 'surrenders' to Lamine Yamal's talent after his performance against Benfica

Among the many fans impressed by Lamine Yamal with his performance against SL Benfica is the historic former player of Manchester United and the English national team, Rio Ferdinand. Using his social media handle @rioferdy5, he did not hesitate to 'surrender' to the talent of the FC Barcelona prodigy. "I have never seen anything like it in my life at this age. No one is doing what he has done at the same level and with such consistency!", he commented.

Lamine Yamal - not seen anything like him in my lifetime at this age - no one is doing what he has done at the same level with such consistency! #Yamal #Barcelona

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 11, 2025

This praise from Rio Ferdinand is particularly significant, considering that he had the opportunity to share the field, for example, with Cristiano Ronaldo in his early days at Manchester United. Back then, 'CR7' was an unstoppable left winger due to his dribbling and speed, showing exceptional talent that would lead him to be one of the best players in the world.

For the former defender to overlook a talent of such caliber and potential to place the '19' Culé above speaks highly of the present of Lamine Yamal, who is enjoying sublime form both individually and collectively, and predicts an even more promising future.