They say that comparisons can be tiring, and if there is one that is made from time to time, it is the one between Lionel Messi and some young player who seems to have the same traits as the Argentine. Although these types of similarities are often made, recently a young player from Barcelona's La Masia was seen who does indeed have many similarities with Messi and it was impossible not to make the comparison. Lionel Messi's name was forever etched in Barcelona's history and despite his controversial departure, the Argentine left a legacy that will be impossible for any player to match. In Spain, they dream of seeing a player with Leo's characteristics and although Lamine Yamal is already showing similar things, from La Masia another player has appeared who could excite the future of the Catalan club. Lionel Messi meets his future rival? Lamine Yamal shares the screen in Adidas' 2026 World Cup ad The 13-year-old who is already being compared to Messi Barcelona's La Masia is known for always having young players with a bright future who then break into the first team. There are few teams that can compete with the Catalans in this area and that is why they boast of having the best youth players. Recently, information came to light about a 13-year-old who is shining at La Masia and not only dazzles with his play and goals, but also by the incredible resemblance he has to Lionel Messi in his style of play. https://twitter.com/USER_ID/status/1987127785601581205 This is David Moreno, who started at Levante, but in 2023, at the age of 11, joined Barcelona and has caught everyone's attention. The player is left-footed and despite playing as a midfielder, he goes on the attack a lot and his movements with the ball are very similar to those of Messi. In addition, Moreno scored 28 goals last season, so he also has that goalscoring instinct of Leo. Is it a repeat of the Lamine Yamal case? If we talk about comparisons with Lionel Messi, we cannot leave out Lamine Yamal, who is also a Barcelona youth player and has a spectacular present, where with a prodigious left foot he makes plays that are very similar to those of Messi. https://twitter.com/USER_ID/status/1986385572248903918 Yamal has been compared to Messi on many occasions and although the Spaniard is looking to make his own way, he has recognised the admiration he has for the Argentine. The similarities are so great that Yamal also went from having the number 19 on his back to then having the 10, something that happened to Messi and confirms the comparisons between the two It is clear that there will never be another Messi, but Barcelona continues to develop talent and hopes that the case of Yamal can be repeated and thus have the club's future assured for several more years.
