Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has said it’s “quite scary” how good Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is at the age of 17.
Yamal broke onto the scene for Barcelona as a 16-year-old last season but it was his performances at Euro 2024 that saw his profile skyrocket. He starred in Spain’s triumph at the tournament and was voted Young Player of the Tournament.
“You have to give credit where credit is due,” Rudiger told The Inside Scoop podcast when asked about Yamal.
“He is 17, it’s ridiculous. The player he is already for them [Barça] at 17, it’s quite scary. What he did in the Euros, you have to give kudos to him. He has a great future ahead.
“I think they [Barça] have a player who has a [big] career and hopefully, he will stay healthy.”
Rudiger, 31, will face Yamal when Madrid host Barça in the Clásico on Oct. 26.
Yamal has scored four goals and set up five more in 10 league appearances for the LaLiga leaders this seaason.