Germany's own Messi? Jamal Musiala arrives at the World Cup as a genuine Ballon d'Or contender

The 19-year-old has been the best player in the Bundesliga this season and could now provide the X-factor for Hansi Flick's team in Qatar.

Lothar Matthaus loves Jamal Musiala. Even Lothar Matthaus' family love Jamal Musiala. He's even his son's favourite player.

So, when Germany's record appearance-maker is asked to give his opinion on Musiala, he isn't afraid to make the ultimate footballing comparison.

"When he is on the field, this is like Messi three years ago," Matthaus told the Daily Mail back in September. "He has everything: fast, good dribbling, the last pass, he can score. He gets the ball and always goes forward.