In the midst of the remarkable brilliance of the spotlight from the international football stars, the coach of Spain, Louis de la Fuente, highlighted the Barcelona star, Lamal Yamal, praising his impressive level at the age of seventeen only, and expressing his optimism that the player’s future carries more than one gold ball.
De La Fuente: Lamine has adult maturity despite his young age
In comments reported by the Spanish newspaper “Marca” and “Mundo Deportivo”, de la Fuente said that the technical staff of the national team was expecting what was reached by Lamal Yamal, describing him as “the exceptional player” and “a blessing from God”. He added: “He deals with various situations intelligently and smoothly, and enjoys artistic and personal maturity that exceeds his true life.”
The coach continued: “He is still in the stage of growth and development, but we are sure that we have not yet seen the full version of Lamine. This player has something that qualifies him to be among the best in history, he only has to maintain his health and the continuity of work.”
Is it worth the golden ball? The Spanish coach explains the vision and standards
In response to a question about the merit of the Secretary Yamal Golden Ball for the 2024-2025 season, de la Fente stressed that “there are many factors that determine who wins the award, including collective performance, achieved championships, and continuity,” adding: “I do not know when he will be crowned, but I am sure he will do that, and may achieve it more than once.”
He pointed out that the season’s analysis is not limited to individual statistics, but rather includes an accurate comparison with the rest of the competitors. Despite his confession that Yamal is still young, he confirmed that he is a serious candidate for the golden ball thanks to his amazing performance.
The coach warns: “The road is long … but amen go towards glory with confident pace.”
At the end of his speech, de la Fuente sent a clear message to the young player: “The most important thing is to maintain his humility, and continue to work with the same spirit and enthusiasm. Only with this mentality he can reach glory.”
It is noteworthy that Lamin Yamal, who plays for Barcelona, has become the focus of attention of major clubs and football followers around the world, after he performed a remarkable performance in La Liga and the Champions League, and it has also become a key element in the Spain national squad despite his age.
