Former France and Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane has heaped extraordinary praise on Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, describing the youngster's abilities as something he has "never seen before in my life."

The 17-year-old Yamal has enjoyed a remarkable season with Barcelona, contributing significantly to the Catalan club's impressive trophy haul that includes La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup titles.

Despite Barcelona falling short in their Champions League campaign, losing to Inter Milan in the semi-finals, Yamal's performance against the Italian side left a lasting impression on Zidane, who is widely regarded as one of football's greatest ever players.

"When you see him play, for example, the semi-final against Inter Milan. I've never seen anything like that in my life. Just watch someone who has such a command of his craft on the pitch," Zidane said, as reported by Marca.

The French legend continued his admiration, stating: "It's fabulous to see him like that. We all had fun with him, and that's why, for all these young players, Lamine is the one to watch."

Zidane's comments carry significant weight considering his own illustrious career and his success as Real Madrid's manager, where he guided the club to three consecutive Champions League titles.

Yamal's meteoric rise has made him one of football's most exciting prospects. Recent reports suggest Barcelona received a substantial €250 million offer for the youngster, highlighting his growing reputation in world football.

There have also been discussions about Yamal potentially inheriting Barcelona's iconic number 10 shirt, previously worn by Lionel Messi, further underlining the club's belief in his exceptional talent.

As Barcelona prepares for the 2025/2026 Champions League campaign, where they will feature in Pot 1 of the draw, Yamal is expected to play a crucial role in the club's ambitions both domestically and in Europe.