Barcelona's Lamine Yamal Names Bukayo Saka His Favorite Player Outside Camp Nou

Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation lighting up LaLiga with Barcelona, has revealed that Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is his favourite player outside of the Catalan club.

In an interview shared by GOAL, the 16-year-old forward was asked which players outside Barcelona currently impress him. Without hesitation, he mentioned Saka and former Barça star Ousmane Dembele, praising their skill and current form.

“Right now, outside of Barça, I think [Ousmane] Dembélé or Bukayo Saka are doing really well,” Yamal said.

Yamal also expressed his dream to experience the electrifying atmosphere at two of England’s most iconic stadiums: Old Trafford and Anfield.

“There are so many I have yet to experience, especially outside of Europe. In Europe, some of the iconic ones I’d like to play in are Old Trafford and Anfield,” he added.

💬 OPINION: Young Recognizes Young—Yamal’s Admiration for Saka is a Nod to Football’s Evolving Future

In an era where youth are reshaping the football narrative, it’s heartwarming to see one prodigy openly admire another. Bukayo Saka, known for his consistency, composure, and versatility at just 22, has become a role model for rising stars—and Lamine Yamal is clearly paying attention.

It’s a telling moment when emerging talent like Yamal is inspired not just by past legends, but by contemporary peers who continue to defy age expectations at the top level. Saka’s recent brilliance—despite Arsenal’s Champions League exit—proves he belongs on every elite radar, even that of Europe’s brightest young talents.

As fans, we can only hope that a Saka vs Yamal showdown happens soon—perhaps at one of the stadiums Yamal dreams of playing in.

🗣 Which young star do you think will dominate the next decade of football—Yamal or Saka?

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