Well, for some recent weeks there are signs that people perceive Lamine Yamal as confident (even bold), but whether it crosses into “over-confidence” is more subjective. Here are some points for both sides, plus my take. If you want, I can compare with other young stars as well to see how he stacks up.

Evidence he is getting over confident

1. His statements

He’s made public remarks like “while I’m winning, they can’t say anything; when they beat me, they can.”

He’s expressed belief in winning big trophies now (Champions League, World Cup), not just in some future far off time.

He insists he doesn’t feel pressure, or doesn’t let comparisons (especially with Messi) affect him.

2. Public reactions acknowledging it

Some former players or pundits have criticized him or said he appears “cocky.” For example, Rafael van der Vaart called attention to some of Yamal’s celebrations and statements.

Others praise his mental strength, saying handling praise, expectations, fame and still playing with freedom is a positive against complacency.

3. Self-awareness

Yamal has also made self-critical comments. He often says he demands a lot of himself, acknowledges when he hasn’t played well, and says he wants to improve.

He seems aware of the balance needed: wanting to enjoy football, having fun, but also keeping up physical and tactical discipline.

Yamal’s confidence is mostly healthy and positive for his age. It helps him stay composed and expressive in big games. He shows self-awareness by admitting when he needs to improve, which keeps him grounded. The key is managing that confidence well — with support from his coaches and family. Overall, he’s confident but not overconfident, though he’s walking a fine line that needs careful balance.