Barcelona’s La Masia academy has produced another prodigy in 13-year-old Fode Diallo, who has scored an astonishing 96 goals in 30 matches for the Alevín A (U13) team, averaging over three goals per game.
His extraordinary scoring rate has drawn comparisons to Lamine Yamal, with some at the club whispering he could be the next breakout star.
Diallo, wearing the number 7 like Ferran Torres, shares a similar “shark” mentality—relentless and unfazed by missed chances—making him a terror for youth defenders.
His physicality, speed, and finishing instinct stood out at the LaLiga FC Futures tournament at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Ceramica, where he impressed scouts and coaches.
While comparisons to Yamal, a Euro 2024 winner and Golden Boy recipient at 17, are premature, Diallo’s emergence is timely as Barcelona look to sustain their youth-driven success under Hansi Flick.
The club is cautious about managing expectations, given the challenges of transitioning from youth to senior football, but Diallo’s early promise suggests La Masia continues to unearth gems capable of following in Yamal’s footsteps.
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