Lamine Yamals meteoric rise to global stardom has been remarkable. The 17-year-old Barcelona star, already regular in La Liga, winner of European Championship 2024, recipient of the Golden Boy awardand a member of the 2024 FIFA FIFPro Men’s World 11, is one of the most exciting young players in the world.
His rapid ascent has inevitably led to speculation about who might follow in his footsteps, leading many to focus on one player who is currently shining brightly at La Masia: Destiny Kosiso Ejiofor John.
Destiny Ejiofor, the youngest of three Nigerian brothers in Barcelonas youth academy, is already making waves. TThe 12-year-old’s exceptional talent has caught the attention of scouts and both fans and make comparisons with both Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. His early success attracts a lot of attention.
The son of a former player in the third division, Destiny started showing off his skills at the age of nine, described by the Spanish magazine Sports in April 2024 as “extremely fast” with “a fantastic goal instinct”. His stats during his time with Barcelona’s U-10s are staggering: an astonishing 100 goals in just 27 games in the 2023-2024 season, according to Forbes. The sheer amount of goals, coupled with his young age, highlights the player’s outstanding talent and potential.
Continued success at U-12 level
Since moving to the U-12s, Destiny has continued to showcase his prolific goalscoring ability. He has scored 31 goals in just 14 games for an unbeaten Barcelona side. These impressive numbers bolster his reputation and fuel widespread excitement about his potential.
Clips of Destiny’s mesmerizing performances at Barcelona’s youth academy have flooded social media, prompting widespread speculation and comparisons to established stars. Many have labeled him as“new Yamal,” while others have drawn comparisons to the prolific Kylian Mbappéwhich underlines the great excitement this young player generates. His presence within the club has attracted a lot of attention in the media and created a lot of hype.
Destiny’s success is not an isolated event within the family. His older brother, David Obinne (15), was the first of the three brothers to join Barcelona’s academy after one season with Espanyol’s youth system. Already attracting attention and interest, David brings another dimension to the talented Ejiofor family.
The rapid progress and remarkable statistics for Destiny Ejiofor has already created a huge buzz in the football world. He is a player who will be watched closely over the coming years as he navigates the challenges of transitioning from youth football to a professional career. His talent and potential have captured the imagination of fans, scouts and analysts, making him a player to watch.
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