Samuel Eto’o Settles the Lamine Yamal vs. Ousmane Dembélé Debate
At the 75th FIFA Congress in Asunción, Cameroon legend and federation president Samuel Eto’o weighed in on the football world’s latest talking point: who shines brighter, Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal or PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé?
- On Lamine Yamal (17):
Eto’o called the Barça prodigy “an exceptional boy,” lauding his skill, composure, and record‑breaking rise. He only hopes Yamal stays injury‑free to keep progressing. - On Ousmane Dembélé:
He labeled the Frenchman “phenomenal,” praising his speed and dribbling, and noted that Dembélé looks more consistent since moving to Paris Saint‑Germain. - Perspective check:
Eto’o reminded listeners that, for now, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo remain football’s ultimate benchmarks.
In short, Eto’o admires both wingers—favoring Yamal’s limitless upside while acknowledging Dembélé’s explosive talent—yet he underscores that catching Messi or Ronaldo is the true measure of greatness.
