Lamine Yamal's ascent to superstardom has been as breathtaking as it's been swift. The 17-year-old remains too young to drive, get a tattoo or enjoy an alcohol

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal appears to be the natural successor to Lionel Messi as the face of FC Barcelona for the next decade—at least.

It is becoming hard to remain calm about Lamine Yamal. Barcelona’s winger is still just 17, an age where similarly precocious talents have shone before flaming out. It is best to be cautious with expectation levels for any teenage prodigies.