Sergio Agüero: That’s why Yamal is better than Vinicius Jr.

Agüero raves about new Barcelona signing

Vinicius Jr. still has to improve a lot, says Agüero

Former Barcelona striker Sergio Agüero has no doubts that Raphinha is a better player than Vinicius Jr. "He is a great player, very fast and he has a lot of quality," Agüero said of Raphinha. "He is also very young and has a lot of room to improve."

Agüero's comments come after Raphinha's impressive performance in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Brazilian winger scored a goal and set up another, and was a constant threat to the Real Madrid defense.

Vinicius Jr., meanwhile, has been criticized for his lack of consistency and his poor finishing. The Brazilian winger has scored just 18 goals in 118 appearances for Real Madrid, and has often been wasteful in front of goal.

Agüero believes that Raphinha is a more complete player than Vinicius Jr. "He is more of a team player," Agüero said. "He is always willing to work hard and he is always looking to create chances for his teammates."

Agüero's comments are likely to fuel the debate over who is the better player. Both Raphinha and Vinicius Jr. are exciting young talents, but it is clear that Raphinha has made a more immediate impact at Barcelona. It will be interesting to see how the two players compare over the next few seasons.