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Uli Hoeness claims Michael Olise outshines Lamine Yamal as top talent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:39 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Uli Hoeness claims Michael Olise outshines Lamine Yamal as top talent

Summary

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has controversially stated that Michael Olise, a 24-year-old French forward, is better than Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Hoeness highlighted Olise's scoring ability and contributions to the team, calling him ‘the perfect player.’ Yamal, at just 19, has already been linked to the Ballon d'Or and has been pivotal for Barcelona and Spain. The debate intensifies as both players prepare for significant upcoming matches, with Yamal set to feature in El Clasico against Real Madrid.

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By the Numbers

•Uli Hoeness claims Olise surpasses Yamal in talent.
•Olise is praised for his scoring and assisting capabilities.
•Yamal is a contender for the Ballon d'Or this year.
•Yamal will play in El Clasico against Real Madrid later today.
•Both players are key figures for their respective clubs.

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1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich chief claims 24-year-old French forward is better than Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal: ‘The perfect player’

What they're saying

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal finds himself at the centre of discussions about the best player in the world on a daily basis.The fact that he finds himself in such conversations at 19 is already incredi...
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