Fans Compare Lamine Yamal’s Style to Arjen Robben After Curling Goal

• Lamine Yamal scored another trademark left-footed curler against Villarreal, drawing strong comparisons to Dutch legend Arjen Robben
• The 17-year-old has netted several similar goals this season, including strikes against Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Espanyol
• Fans on social media are dubbing him “Robben 2.0,” praising his consistent ability to cut in from the right and finish with precision

Football fans are drawing striking comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Arjen Robben following the teenager’s latest wonder goal for Barcelona against Villarreal.

The 17-year-old forward once again lit up the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys during Barça’s final La Liga fixture of the season.

Despite an early setback — with Villarreal’s Ayoze Pérez opening the scoring in the 3rd minute after breaking Barcelona’s defensive line — it was Yamal who stole the spotlight.

In the 38th minute, the young sensation produced another moment of magic.

Picking up the ball on the right wing, Yamal cut inside with confidence before unleashing a fierce left-footed strike into the bottom corner — a move fans are beginning to see as his trademark.

According to Squawka, no player across Europe's elite leagues has netted more goals from outside the area this term than Yamal, a testament to his long-range precision and decision-making under pressure.

Fans compare Yamal to Arjen Robben

The goal, shared widely on social media, drew instant comparisons to Arjen Robben, the Dutch icon known for his signature move of cutting in from the right and curling shots into the far corner.

Yamal has now scored several goals in that exact style, including against Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and most recently Espanyol.

Supporters were quick to notice the similarity, flooding social media with side-by-side videos and dubbing the Barcelona starlet “Robben 2.0” or “Robben’s regen.”

@KGeN_Community said:

"Bro is the new Robben!:

@DocDoLi said:

"This is literally the same goal Robben scored week in week out for Bayern. A literal carbon copy."

@customwyd added:

"It's like i'm watching Robben play football again."

@ola_csv commented

"This guy is Robben’s regen!!!!!! That left foot is lethal and no team can stop it over 90 mins 😂. Superstar!"

With nine league goals this season — many scored in that signature fashion — Yamal is fast becoming known not just for his potential, but for a style eerily reminiscent of one of football’s modern greats.

Adding to his already-impressive résumé, the Spaniard reached another landmark during the Villarreal clash.

Per Sofascore data, the youngster became the first player in any of Europe’s top five domestic competitions this season to complete 150 successful dribbles.

Barcelona to reward Yamal with new contract

In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh stated that Barcelona are already set to secure Lamine Yamal’s future with a bumper five-year contract extension.

The proposed deal includes a significant pay rise, reflecting the youngster’s dazzling performances and growing reputation as Lionel Messi’s heir apparent.

Source: YEN.com.gh