Max Daumen, the 16-year-old Arsenal player, was described as an amazing talent by Mikel Meridino, his teammate at Arsenal. Meridino, who became a World Cup champion with the Spanish national team last summer, compared Daumen to Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star, and emphasized that his teammates have challenged this young player to become even better.
Character Similarities
Lamine Yamal, known for his outstanding performance at Barcelona and his Ballon d'Or nomination, along with Daumen at the age of 16, have both made an impact in the world of football. Meridino said about this: "Yes, I would say there are similarities in their character. They are not afraid of attention at all and perform under high pressure. They are always ready for a challenge and are not shy in front of the biggest names. So, they are very much alike."
Continuous Progress of Daumen
Meridino, referring to Daumen's performance in Arsenal's recent match against Ipswich, mentioned his two goals in that game and added: "We knew this, but every time he steps onto the field and plays against older players, he makes a difference. He is a great talent, and we need to pay attention to him." Meridino also pointed out that there is still room for improvement in many areas for Daumen, and he knows this.
Meridino emphasized: "We will be alongside him to bring him to his best level. It’s a fine line, but at the same time, we need to remind them sometimes that they are human and part of a bigger team."
He also mentioned the special qualities of Daumen and Yamal, saying: "These types of players have special talents, but at the same time, they are very humble. They are always eager to learn and listen to experienced people, which is valuable. We are happy to have him, but he knows we are here to help him, and sometimes even if we put pressure on him, he knows it’s for his own good. He is a very good kid."
With Daumen's brilliant performance and also Mardy Salmen, the 17-year-old player who also shone in defense in the recent match, it seems Arsenal is currently nurturing a new generation of talents.
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