Real Madrid’s Paulo Iago: A Rising Star in the U19 Squad

Real Madrid’s youth academy boasts some of the most promising young talents in Spain, and one name that stands out is Paulo Iago. Despite being just 16 years old, he has become a regular starter for Alvaro Arbeloa’s U19 side and is flourishing in that role.

According to MD, Iago has been one of the standout performers in Arbeloa’s team this season. This achievement is particularly remarkable because he is playing alongside and against players who are two or three years older.

Iago’s impressive performances have drawn comparisons to Lamine Yamal, who has experienced a rapid rise, earning a place in the Barcelona first team and making his debut for the Spain senior national team, even scoring in a match against Georgia.

While Yamal has established himself as a regular starter for Barcelona, Real Madrid has different plans for Iago. The club intends to closely monitor his progress with the U19 squad and assess his development. Depending on his continued impressive performances, he may be promoted to Real Madrid Castilla in the future.