Barcelona was in dire need of a big outing on Sunday during their La Liga matchup against Valencia, and the squad stepped up and delivered precisely that. The Catalan squad managed to take down Valencia 4-0 on the road, with highlight performances coming from the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and young midfielder Pedri. After the game, manager Xavi had a hot take regarding the 19-year-old Spanish midfielder, claiming that Pedri may very well be the best player in the world at his position, despite his age.

“There is no bigger talent in the world than Pedri,” Xavi said. “He's superb. The way he turns, his timing… it's simply fantastic.”

Pedri has been likened to legendary Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta in the past, and his performance on Sunday against Valencia will surely bring those comparisons back to the forefront of discussions. Pedri put on a world-class display on Sunday, playing a pivotal role in linking up play between the midfield and the attack for Barca. He even put a screamer on net and was initially awarded the sensational goal before officials later awarded it to Aubameyang, capping off a hat-trick for the new arrival.

Xavi's glowing praise for the young midfielder comes as no surprise. Pedri was a key player for Barcelona last year at just 18 years old, and has only improved this season. He seems more than capable of handling the pressure that comes with being compared to Iniesta, and Xavi hasn't held back with his latest praise of Pedri, boldly declaring him the best midfielder in world soccer.