Pena: Yamal will keep nutmegging veterans; he already has the leadership to inspire the whole team

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, former Barcelona goalkeeper Pena recalled that when Yamal joined the first team at age 15, he showed extraordinary talent from day one. Pena stated that Yamal joined a group of promising young players, but the atmosphere he brought was completely different from when Pena himself first joined the first team. The goalkeeper recalled: "Yamal surprised us because he was different from everyone else."

Yamal quickly demonstrated strong confidence, constantly attempting to nutmeg experienced teammates like Alba and Roberto. Pena recalled: "He wanted to show off his skills in front of anyone." In his view, the teenage Yamal often seemed more like a seasoned player than a rookie. Pena particularly admired Yamal's technical ability and his composure when making decisions in tight spaces—qualities that were clearly above average from the start.

Despite his young age, Yamal displayed a personality that assumed responsibility for the entire team from the beginning. Pena emphasized: "At 17, he already had the charisma to lead the whole team." He described the Barcelona prodigy's qualities as "almost inhuman." The combination of confidence in his own abilities, outstanding talent, and a mature mindset allowed Yamal to gradually establish himself in Barcelona's attack, becoming one of the team's key players.