Article by Alexandru Tomutiu – Published Monday, December 29, 2025, 11:20 / Updated Monday, December 29, 2025 11:22
The famous agent Jorge Mendes, who represents Cristiano Ronaldo (40 years old), expressed his admiration for Lamine Yamal (18), the right wing and the star of Barcelona.
Jorge Mendes said that Lamine Yamal is one of the best players in the world and he is convinced that he can win many Ballon d'Ors in the future.
Jorge Mendes on Lamine Yamal: “He is a player of the present and the future”
“Lamine Yamal is a player of the present and the future. There are others, but I think Lamine can win the award for the best footballer in the world several times,” said Mendes, according to sportal.gr.
Lamine Yamal has recorded 20 games, 9 goals and 11 assists this season. It is quoted at 200 million euros, according to transfermarkt.com.
The manager himself recently won the agent of the year award at the Globe Soccer Awards.
The manager quickly turned his attention to his home country: “Besides Yamal, there are many other quality players – Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias… I'm only listing the footballers in the Portuguese national team, because in my opinion this is the strongest team in the history of Portuguese football.”
Asked about the team's expectations for the upcoming World Cup, the agent did not hide his optimism. “This is a unique opportunity. In every position we have the best players. Ruben Dias is the best centre-back at the moment, Cancelo is the best full-back in the world and Vitinha and Joao Neves form the best midfield. We have everything, and on top of that we have Cristiano Ronaldo – the greatest in history. I'm definitely forgetting someone,” concluded Mendes.
