When asked about his teammates, Raphinha didn’t hold back in sharing new insights about Lamine Yamal’s daily life.
At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal impresses with his maturity and immense talent. His remarkable performances have made him one of the most talked-about players in world football. But this rapid success raises questions, especially regarding his lifestyle off the pitch. Recent comments from his teammate Raphinha are unlikely to calm the speculation surrounding the Barcelona prodigy (14 goals and 13 assists in 29 matches across all competitions this season).
During a segment on the show “A Guest and a Half” on Sofascore’s YouTube channel, Raphinha was asked to describe his teammates. He talked about several players and coaches he has met throughout his career, choosing adjectives to illustrate their personalities. Among them, his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, often criticized for his off-field antics, was not spared.
Raphinha spills the beans on Lamine Yamal’s daily life
In this game, Raphinha assigned seven character traits to Yamal and didn’t mince his words about his daily habits, which he deemed concerning for an 18-year-old:
“He’s always on his phone, the biggest party animal, always sleeping, always late, obsessed with his hair. At his age, it’s normal to be glued to your phone. TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, music… he’s messaging with his headphones in.”
These habits aren’t exactly ideal for a high-level athlete and are likely to spark more reactions in the hours to come.
“In the morning, he’s always asleep, probably because he goes to bed late. Not because he parties every night, but because spending so much time on his phone pushes back his bedtime. He’s not grumpy, but quiet: he doesn’t talk much in the first hour.”
This revelation is unlikely to improve the image of the young number 10 at Barça, even though Lamine Yamal now has a more structured and protective support system around him.
