Gerrard claims Yamal outshines Messi and CR7 at nineteen

Former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard said on The Overlap Daily that 19‑year‑old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is more advanced than Lionel Messi and CR7 at the same age, adding the Portuguese line “Mais avançado que eles na mesma idade” in his assessment.

Gerrard, now a football coach and commentator, made the remark during his appearance on The Overlap Daily. The comment was reported by Esporte News Mundo.

Yamal, aged 19, has already netted more than 60 goals for Barcelona in over 200 appearances. By contrast, Messi had recorded 13 goals in 51 matches at the same age. Cristiano Ronaldo, also known as CR7, had scored six goals by the age of 19.

Steven Gerrard puts 19‑year‑old Lamine Yamal above Messi and Ronaldo

Yamal finished the most recent Ballon d'Or in third place, behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. This season he has featured in 16 games, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists.

Gerrard is currently free on the market after departing Al Ettifaq midway through the 2024/25 campaign.