This archive report was first published on 19 September 2019.
Published on September 19, 2019, Ansu Fati's remarkable rise to fame has left many in awe. The 16-year-old from Guinea-Bissau has been tipped to be the next Lionel Messi, and his performances for Barcelona have won many hearts around the world.
Since the start of the season, Ansu has produced some remarkable performances, including becoming Barcelona's youngest scorer in the Champions League against Dortmund. He has also notched up two goals in four games for Barca and became the youngest ever scorer of the club when he came off the bench to score against Osasuna in late August.
Before joining Barcelona, Ansu won the U-8 title while playing for Sevilla and moved to Barcelona at the age of ten. He formed a strike partnership with Take Kubo, who left Barca to play for Real Madrid, and scored 56 goals in one season.
With his impressive skills, Ansu has been tipped to make Spain's squad to the U-17 World Cup in Brazil, but he may face a club versus country war. The youngster has also applied for a Spanish passport, but is eligible to play for Portugal.
As the debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continues, Ansu Fati's rise to fame is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
