Micah Richards claims he has spotted a ‘superstar’ player at Arsenal who reminds him of Philipp Lahm ‘at his peak.’

Arsenal have been widely praised following their impressive Champions League victory over Real Madrid.

Despite being the underdogs against the European champions, the Gunners dominated the match on Tuesday night. Declan Rice scored a spectacular brace before Mikel Merino sealed the win with a brilliant goal, securing a commanding 3-0 victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Several Arsenal players delivered standout performances, but one in particular has drawn special recognition from three of the country’s top football pundits.

Micah Richards, Gary Lineker, and Alan Shearer heap praise on Myles Lewis-Skelly

Myles Lewis-Skelly has emerged as the Premier League’s most outstanding young player this season.

Just a year ago, he was playing for Arsenal’s academy, far from the first-team picture. However, since making his senior debut, he has been exceptional, establishing himself as Arsenal’s first-choice left-back despite being a natural central midfielder.

Against Real Madrid, Lewis-Skelly delivered a remarkable performance, excelling even when stepping into midfield against elite players like Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham.

Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker were in awe of the teenager’s display. On the Rest Is Football podcast, they shared their thoughts:

Shearer: “Saka! Oh my God.”

Richards: “No, no, no. Forget Saka for a moment. Lewis-Skelly!”

Shearer: “He’s already a beast.”

Richards: “He’s so composed in midfield, turns on the ball effortlessly, moves forward aggressively, and defends superbly – all at just 18. He’s a superstar. An absolute superstar.”

Lineker: “He’s already a must for England. His rise has been unbelievable. Physically, he’s incredibly strong, and his football intelligence is outstanding. Watching him, I thought, ‘Wow! It’s like seeing a young Spanish talent!’”

Richards: “I couldn’t believe it! It reminded me of Philipp Lahm at his peak, seamlessly moving from full-back into midfield. I was thinking, ‘This can’t be real.’”

Lewis-Skelly combines the best traits of Arsenal’s top defenders

It’s rare for an 18-year-old to consistently excel at the highest level, especially in a position that isn’t his natural role. Yet, Lewis-Skelly has made it look effortless in recent months.

His skill set allows him to thrive at left-back, combining Kieran Tierney’s defensive abilities, Oleksandr Zinchenko’s technical quality when moving into midfield, and Riccardo Calafiori’s fearless approach. Additionally, he possesses remarkable physical strength.

This unique blend of attributes has made Lewis-Skelly Arsenal’s top left-back option, surpassing more experienced players in the squad.