16 years old, said to be better than Messi and the next Premier League star (VIDEO)

Luca Williams-Barnett is 16 years old. He plays for Tottenham. He was a substitute in the duel vs. Galatasaray for the Europa League. A few days ago he scored this great goal for the club's U-18 team. Total madness. This player joins the list of players who are beginning to stand out and are immediately compared to Lionel Messi.

The figure of Lionel Messi has been so impactful in the world of soccer that many young talents have been compared to him because of their ability, style of play or potential.

Why are they compared to Messi?

• Innate ability: Messi possesses a natural ability with the ball that few players have. Those who show a similar command of the ball and an ability to create plays from nothing are often compared to him.
• Short stature: Messi's short stature and his ability to outmuscle taller defenders has been a hallmark of his game. Players with a similar build and exceptional agility are often compared to him.
• Vision: Messi has exceptional vision, which allows him to find accurate passes and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Those with similar vision are compared to him.
• Goal scorer: Messi is one of the top scorers in the history of soccer. Prolific young strikers are often compared to him.

Some players who have been compared to Messi:

• Lee Seung-woo: Once considered a media star for Barcelona and his country.
• Gai Assulin: Another La Masia talent who was compared to Messi for his skill and style of play.
• Jean Marie Dongou: Cameroonian striker who showed great promise in Barcelona's youth teams.
• Giovani dos Santos: The Mexican was always compared to Messi for his skill and dribbling.