From prodigy to global star: Barca coach recalls Yamal’s rare edge
Lamine Yamal, 18, is one of football’s biggest stars for Barcelona and Spain. His former Barça youth coach Marc Serra recalled that as a 10–11-year-old he displayed uncanny talent—“he had what other kids didn’t”—including outside-of-the-boot passes and a fearless, hit‑the‑big‑moments mentality. Yamal debuted for Barcelona at 15 and has since risen to global status, heading into a World Cup campaign after a hamstring injury, with Serra stressing his continued growth and suggesting he could join Messi among the greats if he keeps developing.
