Real Madrid: Spanish press compares Yan Diomandé to Lamine Yamal

Yan Diomandé has been making headlines in Spain in recent days. With 43 successful dribbles in La Liga, the Ivorian is already rivaling Lamine Yamal. The Madrid press is abuzz.

Yan Diomande continues to impress the Madrid press. The Ivory Coast international stood out during the trip to Mestalla, completing six dribbles — his third-highest total of the season and his best away tally in the league. After taking the first few weeks of the season to adapt, the former Leipzig player has become a real weapon for José Mourinho, able to take on defenders and run in behind.

Across all competitions, only Kylian Mbappé has slightly bettered his tally at Real Madrid, with 53 successful dribbles compared with Diomande’s 52, despite the Frenchman having played 541 more minutes.

Diomandé compared to Lamine Yamal

In an article devoted to the Ivorian, AS puts him in the same conversation as Lamine Yamal. With 43 successful dribbles in La Liga, the Real Madrid player ranks second, behind the Barcelona player, who has completed 57. However, Diomandé has a better rate, completing a successful dribble every 20 minutes, compared with one every 23 minutes for his Catalan rival. It is fuel for a comparison that is gaining more and more traction in Spain.

Diomandé impresses more than Vinicius Jr

The Ivorian winger’s spectacular progress has not gone unnoticed in the Madrid dressing room. His pace, technical ability and capacity to play on either wing have impressed, as has his understanding with Kylian Mbappé. England international Jude Bellingham was also impressed by his striking ability after his magnificent goal in Santander. The former Leipzig player is gradually establishing himself as an important member of the Madrid side, having already played more minutes than Vinicius this season (892 to 882).

Comparing Yan Diomandé with the Brazilian is another point highlighted by the local press. Diomande has already played eight times on each wing and has posted interesting stats in both roles. On the left, Vinicius’s usual position, he has three goals and one assist, compared with one goal and one assist on the right. According to the Madrid daily, the Ivorian is reaching a new level and is now part of the conversation about the league’s best dribblers.

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