Atlético de Madrid have their own "Lamine Yamal" in the figure of Taufik Seidu , a young talent of just 16 years old who has left great impressions in the preseason. Born in Ghana in 2008, Seidu has been climbing positions in the rojiblanco youth academy since his arrival in 2018, from Málaga. Now, he is under the tutelage of Fernando Torres, who will be his mentor at Atlético de Madrid B.
The debut that surprised everyone
Taufik Seidu made his debut with Atlético's first team on July 27 in Burgo de Osma, during the Jesús Gil y Gil Memorial. Despite his youth, the midfielder showed no signs of nervousness. He played the second half of the match against Numancia , leaving technical details that did not go unnoticed. To top off his performance, Seidu was responsible for taking the final penalty, securing victory for the red-and-whites.
It was not an isolated case. Just a few days later, Seidu was called up by Simeone again to play 29 minutes in the friendly against Getafe. On both occasions, he showed that his age is not an obstacle to shining on the pitch, impressing teammates such as Griezmann.
Comparisons with Lamine Yamal and a promising future
Comparisons with Barcelona's promising youngster Lamine Yamal are inevitable. Both Seidu and Yamal made their first-team debuts at 16, and both have shown precocious talent that puts them on the radar of Europe's top teams. However, unlike Yamal, who has already made history with Barça, Seidu is still in the process of establishing himself in Atlético Madrid's first team.
Atlético manager Diego Simeone is closely following Seidu's progress. Although he knows it is unlikely that he will remain in the squad this season, his inclusion in the pre-season friendlies shows that "Cholo" believes in his potential. For the time being, he will remain under the tutelage of Fernando Torres in the reserve team, where he will have the opportunity to continue developing and, perhaps, make the definitive jump to the first team.
Seidu's future is assured
Atlético de Madrid have full confidence in Taufik Seidu, and have shown this by signing his first professional contract until 2029. The club knows that they have a gem on their hands who can make a difference in the coming years. His physical ability, speed and ability to get out of pressure make him a complete midfielder, with great performance on the field and goalscoring ability.
The comparison with Lamine Yamal may be premature, but the fact is that Seidu has all the potential to follow in the footsteps of the Barcelona youngster and become a star. In the meantime, Atletico fans will continue to keep an eye on his progress, hoping that his talent does not go unnoticed and that they soon see him shine.