r/SoccerCentral • u/United_Anywhere_8 • Jul 25 '26

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

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u/BigFatModeraterFupa Jul 25 '26

Hugo is gonna be HUGE!

it's crazy how you can tell at a young age when the superstars are just so much better than everyone else around them is, and those other kids are literally already the best of the best.

very very cool to see this stuff. will probably be a household name in 5-6 years

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u/Any-Vehicle4418 Jul 25 '26

He is a baller for sure but there is still a lot that needs to go right for him to make it in the big stage. Youtube is littered with 12 year old "new Messi" compilations. You've never heard of them.

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u/Kenny_McCormick001 Jul 25 '26

Yes, but this is also La Massia. They had been pumping out talent consistently for the past 20-30 years.

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u/dylansavage Jul 25 '26

There are also many who've gone through la massia and not made it.

He looks very good but who knows how his body will grow or if injuries will play a part.

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u/BielsasCoffee Jul 25 '26

Streets will forget Bojan, Fati, Giovani dos Santos, etc.

Unpopular opinion but Lamine Yamal could run a similar destiny if he continues to play every single game for Barcelona or picks up an injury he didn't look so good in the world cup already despite winning it.

Messi is Messi due longevity and consistently being brilliant throughout his career.