La Masia’s latest jewel already drawing comparisons and global interest
Barcelona’s famed academy La Masia may have unearthed its next generational star: Adam Qaroual, a 12-year-old prodigy whose dazzling skills and football IQ are sending shockwaves through the youth football world.
Born in Germany with Moroccan and Spanish roots, Qaroual has become a viral sensation, blending street flair with Barça’s tactical DNA. Coaches compare his decision-making, maturity, and vision to none other than Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s breakout phenom.
> “He reads the game like a seasoned professional,” insiders say. “This isn’t just talent — it’s elite football intelligence in a child.”
Having moved through youth systems like Borussia Mönchengladbach and PSV Eindhoven, Qaroual landed at Barça in 2023. Since then, he’s formed a fearsome duo with Moha Akhomach, and is already being tracked by agents — including Jorge Mendes, who gifted him a Cristiano Ronaldo jersey.
Barça are treading carefully, protecting his rise from overexposure — just like they did with Yamal. But make no mistake: Adam Qaroual’s star is rising fast, and the world is already watching.
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