It is difficult not to think of Lionel Messi when watching Lamine Yamal light up the field for Barcelona. The young Spaniard plays in the same position where Messi launched his legendary career, often employing a style that brings back memories of the Argentine’s early days at Camp Nou. This similarity has fueled frequent comparisons between the two players. However, for Jordi Alba, there is no one who can be compared to his Argentine teammate.

The Spanish defender has been one of Messi’s greatest partners on the pitch throughout the Argentine’s career. In fact, Alba is the fourth player who has played the most games alongside Messi, and it is this deep familiarity that leads him to believe no other player rivals him.

“I think he is a great player [Yamal],” Alba said of Yamal during an i

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