The Lamine Yamal vs Endrick debate has been settled by the CIES Football Observatory, who have put together a list of the top 100 teenagers in the world.
Yamal and Endrick have often been compared to each other, and the discussions will likely intensify now that Endrick has signed with Real Madrid, the La Liga and European champions.
This could spark a rivalry for years, but recent rankings indicate that Yamal is currently ahead of the Brazilian.
At just 17, Yamal is celebrated as one of the top young talents, having played a crucial role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
His play already shows exceptional maturity, and according to a CIES study, he has 2.75 times more experience than the average for players of his age and position.
The experience level is based on the minutes played last season and the level of competition, with Yamal’s teammate Pau Cubarsi ranking second with 2.42 times the average, and Endrick closely behind with 2.40 times the average.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Warren Zaire-Emery is fourth, with 2.40 times more experience than his peers.
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, at 2.32 times the average, is the highest-ranked Premier League player on a list that includes players from 38 different leagues.
Spurs’ Archie Gray, with 2.31 times the average experience, Newcastle’s Lewis Miley at 2.19, United’s new signing Leny Yoro at 2.08, and Manchester City’s Rico Lewis with 1.89 also make the list.
Other notable names include Joao Neves with 2.34 times the average, Jobe Bellingham at 2.01, and Chelsea’s Kendry Paez at 2.27 and Estevao Willian at 2.12.
