Alex Valle former Barcelona player

When Alex Valle first joined Barcelona’s setup, he could never have imagined that one of his biggest footballing shocks would come from facing a former teammate. Valle, who spent time at the club during his youth career, has now opened up about an unforgettable experience on the pitch against one of football’s brightest young stars.

“I was his teammate in Barcelona,” Valle recalled. “I had never played against him, I didn’t know he was as strong as that.” Those words capture the raw surprise and admiration he felt during their encounter. Despite having shared a dressing room with him, Valle admitted he had underestimated just how devastating his game could be.

Valle went on to describe the match as a personal ordeal. “I spent 90 minutes of nightmare—it’s impossible to stop him. He’s very fast with his feet.” It wasn’t just a compliment; it was the honest confession of a defender who had been tested to the limit.

The player in question? None other than Lamine Yamal. At just 17 years old, Yamal is already being spoken of as one of the most exciting talents in world football, and Valle’s remarks only add to the growing legend surrounding his name.

Valle didn’t hold back in his praise. “Lamine Yamal is the Leo Messi of our generation,” he declared. To compare any player to Messi is bold, but in Valle’s eyes, Yamal’s technical brilliance, lightning pace, and ability to dictate a game from the wing make the comparison more than just hype.

Yamal’s rapid rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. He has already delivered standout performances for Barcelona in La Liga, drawing gasps from fans and pundits with his close control, creativity, and ability to beat defenders with ease. Much like Messi in his early years, Yamal’s style blends agility, quick thinking, and ruthless finishing.

On the international stage, Yamal has also proven his worth. Despite his young age, he has already made a name for himself in major tournaments, showing a maturity beyond his years. His composure under pressure and knack for turning games in his team’s favor have made him a player opponents dread facing.

But it’s not just about his physical abilities. Yamal possesses a fearless mentality. He approaches every one-on-one duel with the confidence that he can win it. His vision and decision-making are sharp, enabling him to create scoring chances out of nothing.

Valle’s testimonial is a reminder of just how rare such talents are. To have impressed—and at times tormented—players who once shared a training pitch with him speaks volumes about Yamal’s progression. For defenders, the nightmare is real; for fans, it’s pure entertainment.

If this is what Yamal is capable of at just 17, the football world may be witnessing the rise of a player destined to dominate the sport for years to come. And for Alex Valle, that one match will always serve as proof that Lamine Yamal isn’t just a rising star—he’s already a force of nature