(VIDEO) "Didn’t even dribble past 1 man": Ronaldinho’s son gets mocked online after Barcelona U19 debut

Ronaldinho's son has been mocked by fans on social media after making his debut for Barcelona's U19s.

A video posted by Relevo shows Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes in action for Barca U19s. He took part in the Mediterranean International Cup, donning the No. 7 shirt. The forward came on as a substitute, starting on the right flank before being moved to the left.

Mendes was making his debut for Barcelona U19s after signing his first professional contract with the club in March. He was given the opportunity to impress and try and live up to Ronaldinho's name.

However, the 18-year-old failed to shine and didn't come close to earning comparisons with his legendary father. Ronaldinho became a Blaugrana icon during his playing career. The Brazilian won two La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and two Supercopa de Espana titles, and also won the 2005 Ballon d'Or award.

However, it appears that his son has a long way to try and reach his father's feats. One fan was particularly disappointed with his display in the MIC tournament. They responded to the video by giving Mendes a brutal comparison with Everton attacker Alex Iwobi:

"Plays like Iwobi (tears)."

Another fan thinks there are several other young and hungry talents more deserving off such attention:

"Nothing like his dad. Much better talents out there who needs this exposure."

Here's how the Barcelona icon's son performed 

🎥 Ronaldinho’s son

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— Barça Spaces (@BarcaSpaces) April 6, 2023

 Fans react

@poetscorneruk wrote: "I’m not really that impressed", while @bsinghvtd said: "How can man have a highlight reel with no highlights."

"He looks so uncomfortable on the ball, no flow at all in his dribbling," @Children0FSatan stated.

@Chris_jay007 wrote: "Still waiting for what’s special in this video. I’m not even hating."

While @not_alex_szn said: "I don’t see anything special really."

@Xperience_Snr: Plays like Iwobi. 😭

@RicoWUL: There are 16 year olds from newham east london better than thus guy.

@swayamsinhahaha: Didn’t even dribble past 1 man