Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has set social media ablaze by declaring 17-year-old Lamine Yamal superior to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.
The bold claim followed Yamal’s match-winning performance in Barça’s 3–2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, where the teenager provided two incisive assists in an epic El Clásico showdown.
Odumodublvck took to his X account to drive home his point, writing, “Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me, Kala talk am. At 17, Messi was not touching Yamal’s level. I saw him live. I saw him, you cannot whine me. Nobody can whine me.”
His unapologetic stance has divided fans: some praise the rapper for championing a new generation of talent, while others accuse him of disrespecting the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s storied teenage achievements.
Yamal, who burst onto the first-team scene less than a year ago as the youngest debutant in club history, has dazzled with maturity beyond his years. His vision, speed and composure under pressure have drawn comparisons not only to Messi’s legendary playmaking but also to his fearless attitude, qualities that Odumodublvck argues the Argentine didn’t fully display until later in his career.
Critics of the claim point out that Messi had already won major youth tournaments, scored free-kick wonders and shown glimpses of genius as a teenager—milestones that Yamal is still reaching for. Yet supporters insist the current crop of prodigies benefits from modern training and analytics, giving them an edge over past greats.
As debate rages online, one thing is clear: Yamal’s star is rising at dizzying speed, and every touch he makes will be scrutinized against the backdrop of Messi’s legacy. Whether he’ll live up to Odumodublvck’s lofty comparison remains to be seen—but for now, the teenage winger has left fans worldwide asking: can anyone really top Leo at his best?
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