The hundred-million-euro Real Madrid rookie once stunned the entire team with his extraordinary difference.

From the age of 16, Yan Diomande made rivals assign two markers to him, while those who collaborated with him soon noticed an uncommon talent.

Yan Diomande is only 19 years old, but the stories from his time playing in the United States reveal the talent of the Real Madrid newcomer was recognized very early. According to AS, those who have worked with or directly faced the Ivory Coast player all clearly remember the feeling of almost helplessness against a talent that was above the level.

Alexis Urueña, founder of Marlex International and responsible for youth player development, once saw Diomande play in the UPSL when he was just 16. He recalled: “He stood out a lot, completely dominant. Even though he was only 16 and had to play in a semi-professional league against grown men, he could attack on both sides, trying again and again. He resembles Vinícius.”

Samer Jawhari, a player who faced Diomande in the US, also admitted: “The combination of speed, power, and skill makes him almost unstoppable. Even at 16, he had a huge personality. We had to assign two players to mark him, but even that couldn't stop him.”

Todd Eason, former football director of DME Academy, witnessed even more incredible signs. He said that Diomande once tried out with the first team for a few days and received reports that the young player was “tearing apart” the opponents in training. Later, in a match against Colorado Rapids 2, Eason recounted: “We won 4-3 and Diomande was involved in all four goals. None of our players were over 18. He could do whatever he wanted.”

According to Eason, Diomande had received offers when he was only 16. But what impressed him was not only the ability to make a difference, but also the fact that this player did not turn his talent into selfishness.

Eason emphasized: “He is not the type of player who receives the ball in midfield and then dribbles past everyone, even though he could definitely do that. He likes to involve his teammates. If the opponent raises their level, he also upgrades himself.”

That is also why Eason believes Diomande will fit in at Real Madrid: “He will let Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham show him how to play and the standards to achieve. He is very generous, not going out to show off, but to play football.”

Real Madrid has officially signed Diomande until 2033. As the 19-year-old player enters the most challenging environment of his career, the comments from the past are making the question about Diomande's true limits even more worth waiting for.