I have trained with Lamine yamal and Nico Williams at the national team but to be honest I haven’t such an Intensity player like Him before, Only if Arteta knew His worth He could have been top of the newspaper by now”, Zubimendi named the ONE Arsenal player that is currently better than Yamal and Nico Williams combined – Not Bukayo Saka and Not Madueke
In a fiery press conference moment that has stunned Spanish and Premier League fans alike, Spain international and Real Sociedad midfield engine Martín Zubimendi has boldly declared that one underrated Arsenal player is outperforming Spain’s brightest young stars — Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams — combined!
And no, he’s not talking about Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke.
🗣️ Zubimendi’s Shock Admission:
> “I have trained with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams at the national team, but to be honest, I haven’t seen such an intensity player like him before. Only if Arteta knew his worth, he could have been top of the newspapers by now,” Zubimendi told reporters with visible admiration.
While Zubimendi didn’t explicitly drop the name during the opening part of the presser, sources close to the Spanish camp and Arsenal insiders quickly confirmed that the player in question is none other than Reiss Nelson — the often overlooked winger who’s been quietly making waves behind the scenes at London Colney.
⚡ Reiss Nelson: Arsenal’s Hidden Gem?
Despite limited minutes in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI, Reiss Nelson has reportedly been blistering in training, showing pace, decision-making, and pressing intensity that rivals Europe’s most hyped youngsters.
Zubimendi’s glowing praise has now triggered a major conversation online, with many fans and pundits questioning why Arteta continues to sideline Nelson while the likes of Yamal and Nico are lighting up La Liga and international stages.
> “Yamal is special. Nico is explosive. But that guy… Reiss? He’s a monster when he’s locked in,” a Spanish assistant coach reportedly said off the record.
📉 Is Arteta Overlooking a Weapon?
Zubimendi’s comments have turned the spotlight back onto Mikel Arteta, with supporters urging the Arsenal boss to unleash Nelson more regularly — especially with his name now being mentioned in the same breath as Spain’s two generational talents.
> “You don’t often hear a top La Liga player hype up a bench option from the Premier League like that. Arteta might be sleeping on a goldmine,” tweeted one Arsenal supporter.
🧠 What’s Holding Reiss Nelson Back?
The 25-year-old winger has had a career full of stop-start momentum — battling injuries, loan spells, and tactical preferences that have seen him drop behind more flashy names. But now, with praise from elite-level international players like Zubimendi, the narrative around Nelson may be shifting.
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📢 Final Whistle
Zubimendi’s words may have been a bombshell, but they could also be the wake-up call Arsenal needed. With Arsenal hunting silverware and preparing for a loaded fixture list this season, the idea of Reiss Nelson being better than Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams combined might sound bold — but Zubimendi insists it’s not hype… it’s reality.