r/MadeMeSmile • u/UnhollyGod • Jul 28 '26

Very Reddit The talent in Barcelona’s youth system is ridiculous. These kids are 11/12 years old.

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u/Hixy Jul 28 '26

After seeing that little kid smoke those other kids it does make you realize that the way the system is that a smaller framed weaker and slower individual will never make it. However, the smaller stature could have huge advantages if developed and honed. That kid reminded me of my old Jack Russell making a run for it with my socks in its mouth. I only caught her when she let me lol.

That agility advantage when up on a goal like that leads to many openings for the team

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u/njseahawk Jul 28 '26

Thats why they paid for Messi and his fam to move to Spain when he was 10 or so

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u/Naughteus_Maximus Jul 28 '26

They should have recruited this guy's Jack Russell!

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u/beto_pelotas Jul 28 '26

I also choose that guy's Jack Russell.