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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Rivaldo dishes out Yamal praise </li><li>Teenager compared to Real Madrid pair</li><li>Already considered at their 'level' </li></ul>

Barcelona legend declares 17-year-old Lamine Yamal is 'already at the level' of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr

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<p>Rivaldo, a Barcelona legend from his own playing days, gave his opinion on Yamal, who only turned 17 in July, his level already and the potential he has to become a superstar for the long-term. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Even at his tender age, Yamal is arguably Barcelona's most important player, having also played a huge role in Spain winning Euro 2024 during the summer. He is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gary-lineker-reveals-ballon-d-or-pick-prediction-barcelona-wonderkid-lamine-yamal/blt1dfe448deb7fdb06#csda2721361cb3c3fd" target="_blank">nominated for the Ballon d'Or</a>, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior - the latter is favourite to win it.   </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"He is a great player. I admire him because he has a personality despite being young. But he already has a very, very high level. I think he is already&nbsp;at the level of Mbappe and Vinicius. And according to his personality, I think he still has a lot to show. He is going to go very, very far," Rivaldo said, via <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2024/10/04/66ffb6e122601d1e0b8b4570.html" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a>.</p><p>"You see Yamal and he plays with joy. He enjoys football. If you add to that the fact that he has already won the European Championship, it makes him a difference-maker for the future. I am convinced." </p>

WHAT RIVALDO SAID

<p>With 10 goals and assists to his name in 10 Barcelona appearances so far, Yamal will be looking to add to that when the Catalans face Alaves in La Liga on Sunday afternoon. After that, club football breaks for UEFA Nations League fixtures, with Spain facing Denmark and Seria in back-to-back home games. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LAMINE YAMAL?

Barcelona legend declares 17-year-old Lamine Yamal is 'already at the level' of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr | Goal.com

Lamine Yamal has been paid the biggest of compliments by Barcelona legend Rivaldo with a direct comparison to Real Madrid&apos;s two best players.

Barcelona legend declares 17-year-old Lamine Yamal is &apos;already at the level&apos; of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr