Moukoko, the “future Messi”

Don't say goal, say Moukoko. Or that is what is done in the lower categories of Borussia Dortmund, where Youssoufa Moukoko (Yaoundé, Cameroon, November 20, 2004) terrorizes rival defenses. Erling Haaland himself, used to punching nets regardless of date of birth, surrendered to the young forward. “Moukoko is much better than I was at 15. At that age he was already training with Dortmund while I was still at Byrne “, the Norwegian star acknowledged. Now he is another authoritative voice, even more so for the value that experience brings, the one that praises the flourishing pearl. borusser. Samuel Eto'o, one of the most voracious scorers of the past decade, considers that his ceiling is as high as that of his former teammate Leo Messi, who, for many, is the best player in history.

“There is a young player who plays for Dortmund, called Youssoufa Moukoko”, the former Cameroonian international began when in the portal Goal they asked him for the name of the next great signing that Barça should make. “He is 15 years old and he is the next great player, for me, after Messi”he continued. The one from Douala considers that the Griezmann-Moukoko duo would give away many afternoons of glory to the Barcelona parish: “With Antoine and Youssoufa, that team would attack very well”. After which he added a nod to the great object of desire of the great Blaugrana rival: “To Mbappé in Barcelona, ​​too (would like to see you) “.

The comparisons are hateful and can adversely affect the careers of certain footballers. But, our protagonist has been dealing with high expectations for a long time. With scarcely 13 years he already played with Borussia U17, to jump with 14 to U19, category in which would be released with six goals in the yellow victory over Wuppertal (9-2). 134 goals in 86 between both categories is the letter of introduction of the youngest player to debut in the UEFA Youth League, curiously, against Barça, at the age of 14. A month later, at 15, he would become the youngest to score in that competition by opening the scoring against Inter Milan. Moukoko is ambitious: “My goal is to become a professional player in Dortmund, win the Champions League with BVB and win the Ballon d'Or”.

Upcoming debut and a sad episode

Speed, power and a voracious scoring hunger These are the characteristics of this boy with a body and adult capabilities who is expected to make his debut under Lucien Favre as soon as he turns 16, the age necessary to be a professional in the eyes of the German Federation. The forward formed by her godfather, a Haaland who only has 20 springs, and Youssoufa, who will be 16 when he debuts, will add, if possible, new scouts to the matches played by the German team. Also, despite being born in Cameroon, he has dual nationality and defends the colors of the German U-20 team, with which he has already made his debut, despite being only 15 years old.

Although everything that surrounds Moukoko should be smiles, joy and anticipation, do not forget that he is only a child, the last episode lived by the battering ram reveals the serious problem of racism in the world of soccer. A few days ago, Borussia Dortmund sub-19 faced Schalke 04 in the category and our protagonist was dedicated to doing what he does best, scoring goals. Up to three. But he had to deal with the nasty expletives and racist chants that came from the stands. Going even to make threats against him. The young player limited himself to expressing himself on social media after the game: “I am proud to be born with this skin color and always will be “. Publication that would accompany the Black Lives Matter that accompanies the fight against racism today.