Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia. He is a Spanish professional footballer known for playing as a right winger for Barcelona and the Spain national team.

In the summer of 2014, at the age of seven, Lamine Yamal began his football training at Barça. He was recognized as a very skillful left-footed striker.

In March 2020, Lamine finished his first year at the Infantil level in football. The pandemic caused a slowdown in his progress, but he successfully completed this milestone.

In the first weeks of 2021, Lamine resumed playing at the Infantil level after the pandemic-induced break. He had to navigate a compressed league schedule during this period.

Barcelona's forward Lamine Yamal scored the most goals in the history of LaLiga before turning 17, with four goals in 28 matches. He surpassed other young talents like Ansu Fati, Iker Munain, Fabrice Olinga, and Xisco Nadal.

Lamine Yamal made his debut for Barcelona at the age of 15 years, nine months, and 16 days old, becoming the youngest debutant in the club's history in a match against Real Betis.

Lamine Yamal won his first title with Barcelona on 14 May 2023 as part of the squad that won the 2022–23 La Liga.

Lamine Yamal earned his first start for Barcelona on 20 August 2023 in a match against Cádiz, becoming the youngest starter for Barcelona in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 38 days.

Lamine Yamal was named man of the match in a La Liga fixture on 28 August 2023 after contributing towards two goals scored by Gavi and Robert Lewandowski in a victory over Villarreal.

At the age of 16 years and 50 days, Lamine Yamal received his first senior international call-up for Spain by coach Luis de la Fuente for the 2024 Euros qualifiers against Georgia and Cyprus.

Lamine Yamal made his senior debut for Spain against Georgia, scoring in the 74th minute of a 7–1 victory. At the age of 16 years and 57 days old, he became the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain, breaking previous records.

Lamine Yamal made his Champions League debut on 19 September 2023 in a match against Antwerp, becoming the second youngest player to feature in the competition.

Barcelona announced that Lamine Yamal signed a new contract with the club, extending until June 30, 2026, with a release clause of €1 billion and a significant salary increase expected in the future.

Lamine Yamal broke the record for the youngest goalscorer in LaLiga history by scoring his first goal for FC Barcelona at the age of 16 years and 87 days, surpassing the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.

Lamine Yamal suffered a hip injury during this period.

Lamine Yamal made his first El Clásico appearance on 28 October 2023 as a substitute in a match against Real Madrid, becoming the youngest player to feature for Barcelona since Ansu Fati.

Lamine Yamal was awarded the inaugural Golden Boy The Youngest trophy on 4 December 2023, which is given to the youngest player nominated for the Golden Boy award.

Lamine Yamal scored in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal on 11 January 2024, becoming the youngest player to score in the competition at the age of 16 years and 182 days.

Lamine Yamal scored in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on 25 January, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history.

Lamine Yamal netted twice in a La Liga match on 11 February, becoming the youngest player in La Liga to score a brace and the first player under the age of 17 to achieve this record.

Lamine Yamal started for Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16, becoming the youngest player in history to play a Champions League knockout game at the age of 16 years and 223 days.

At the age of 16 years and 57 days, Lamine Yamal became both Spain's youngest international male player and goalscorer, breaking records previously held by his Barca teammate Gavi.