Paul Pogba praises Lamine Yamal as top player in world soccer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Paul Pogba has expressed high regard for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, ranking him among the top three players in soccer. In an interview, Pogba highlighted Yamal's calmness and advised him to focus on his game rather than the spotlight. With a friendship with Ansu Fati enabling insights into Yamal's character and potential, Pogba offers mentorship during his own career rebound after a suspension. His comments come as the soccer world pays attention to Yamal's rapid rise to fame.
- •Paul Pogba ranks Lamine Yamal among the top three players globally.
- •Pogba advises Yamal to focus solely on football.
- •Yamal is gaining attention for his impressive performances with Barcelona.
- •Pogba is rebuilding his career after a lengthy suspension.
- •Pogba's friendship with Ansu Fati informs his perspective on Yamal.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Pogba names Barcelona star among the three best players in the world: ‘If he isn’t first…’
"Lamine Yamal’s rise to football superstardom continues to attract admiration from some of the biggest names in the game. The latest high-profile figure to praise the Barcelona sensation is Paul Pog...
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