Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Coach Names Spain Star As ‘Best Player He Ever Coached’

• Lamine Yamal recently burst onto the scene with Barcelona
• The La Masia talent has been of increasing importance since the start of the new season
• A Barcelona coach has labelled the forward as the best player he ever managed

Lamine Yamal continues to herald the spotlight since making his La Liga debut against Real Betis. The 16-year-old star stole the headlines with a stellar display in Barcelona's 4-3 away win at Villarreal which subsequently led to fans of the home side applauding the young forward.

In recent months, the prodigious talent from La Masia has shattered no less than seven records, and there is a strong possibility of more records falling by the end of 2023.

Yamal's incredible abilities, which ultimately earned him a call-up to the Spanish national team, have consistently earned him praise from all corners, and one of Barcelona's coaches has gone as far as to label the young prodigy as "the best player he has ever coached."

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Barcelona coach praises Lamine Yamal

Yamal joined Barcelona's development system at the age of just seven.

The Spanish prodigy rose through the ranks at the Catalan club, benefiting from the guidance of several coaches. Among these coaches was Ivan Carrasco, who oversaw Yamal's development during his tenure with the club's Cadet A team.

Clearly taken aback by the extraordinary talent exhibited by the young player, Carrasco remarked,

"Lamine is the best player I've ever coached. He's a natural talent", as quoted by Diario AS.

"He thinks of things and sees things that no one else does, including the coach."

As reported by BBC, Yamal became the youngest player to feature and score for the Spanish national team when he replaced injured Marco Asensio in the team's victory against Willy Sagnol's Georgia.

Lamine Yamal earns a standing ovation

Sports Brief also reported on Yamal earning a standing ovation from Villarreal fans after his electrifying performance for Barcelona in their thrilling seven-goal contest at the Estadio de la Ceramica.

After playing a role in the Catalans' fourth goal, Xavi decided to substitute him. As he made his way to the bench, he was greeted with an enthusiastic standing ovation from fans - mostly of the opposition team.