Yamal Rises: Cancelo Celebrates Him as One of the World’s Elite Talents in UCL

Barcelona defender, João Cancelo, has placed Lamine Yamal among the top three most gifted players globally.

Cancelo addressed the media at his pre-match conference prior to Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg encounter with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday evening.

“Lamine Yamal ranks among the top three most gifted players in the world,” the Portuguese stated as cited by Fabrizio Romano.

Yamal has been a sensation since his elevation to Barcelona’s first team under Xavi a couple of years back.

The Spain international secured second position in the Ballon d’Or standings last year, just behind Ousmane Dembele.

He guided Barcelona to clinch the LaLiga title last season and has been remarkable thus far this campaign, netting 14 goals and supplying 9 assists in 25 matches.