Afrobeats star Odumodublvck has set social media ablaze with a bold claim that Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, is better at 17 than Lionel Messi was at the same age.
Yamal, whose left-footed brilliance, dribbling, and creativity have long drawn comparisons to the legendary Messi, further cemented his rising status by delivering a crucial assist in Barcelona’s 3-2 Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid.
While many observers usually tread carefully when comparing the two, Odumodublvck didn’t hold back. He declared:
“YAMAL IS BETTER THAN LIONEL MESSI. NA ME KALA TALK AM. AT 17 MESSI WAS NOT TOUCHING THESE LEVELS. I SAW HIM LIVE. I SAW HIM, YOU CANNOT WHINE ME. NOBODY CAN WHINE ME.”
YAMAL IS BETTER THAN LIONEL MESSI
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) April 27, 2025
NA ME
KALA TALK AM
AT 17 MESSI WAS NOT TOUCHING THIS LEVELS
I SAW HIM LIVE.
I SAW HIM YOU CANNOT WHINE ME
NOBODY CAN WHINE ME
Statistically, Yamal’s case is strong: by 17, he has already won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España with Barcelona, and even led Spain to the Euros feats Messi had not achieved at the same age, as he only made his Argentina debut after turning 18.
Still, many fans believe comparisons with Messi widely considered one of the greatest footballers ever should be approached with caution.
What do you think, is Odumodublvck on point or getting carried away?
