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Lamine Yamal

Yamal in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
Date of birth	(2007-07-13) 13 July 2007 (age 19)
Place of birth	Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Barcelona
Number	10
Youth career
2012–2014	La Torreta
2014–2023	Barcelona
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023	Barcelona B	1	(0)
2023–	Barcelona	101	(30)
International career‡
2021	Spain U15	6	(3)
2022	Spain U16	4	(1)
2022–2023	Spain U17	10	(8)
2022	Spain U19	1	(0)
2023–	Spain	31	(7)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Spain UEFA European Championship Winner 2024 Germany UEFA Nations League Runner-up 2025 Germany
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:00, 10 July 2026 (UTC)

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana (born on 13 July 2007) is a talented Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a right winger for the famous Barcelona club and the Spain national team. Many people consider him one of the best young players in the world.

Lamine Yamal grew up in La Masia, FC Barcelona's special youth academy. He joined the first team during the 2023–24 season. At just 17 years old, he became the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or. He also won the Kopa Trophy in both 2024 and 2025, an award for the world's best young player. In the next season, he helped Barcelona win three major titles: the La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. At 18, Yamal was the runner-up for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Yamal has played for Spain at different youth levels. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to represent and score for Spain. He was part of the team for UEFA Euro 2024. He played a big role in helping Spain win their fourth title. He also won the tournament's Young Player Award. Yamal holds many records in his international career. These include being the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in the UEFA European Championship (at 16). He was also the youngest player in a championship final (at 17).

Who is Lamine Yamal?

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was born on 13 July 2007. His birthplace was Esplugues de Llobregat in the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia, Spain. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Morocco. His mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea. He has a special name that honors two people who helped his family.

Yamal grew up in Rocafonda, a neighborhood in Mataró. He started playing football at age four for a local club called La Torreta. When he scores goals, he often makes a gesture of the number 304. These are the last digits of his neighborhood's postcode, 08304. This gesture has brought pride to his community.

At six years old, Barcelona noticed Yamal's talent. He was invited to train at La Masia, their famous academy. He officially joined the club in 2014. Yamal moved to Barcelona to live and train at the academy. His football heroes growing up were Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, and Neymar.

Rising Star at FC Barcelona

Youth Academy Journey

Lamine Yamal quickly became one of the best young talents at La Masia. He joined the Juvenil A team, which was for older players, for the 2022–23 season. In September 2022, the first-team coach, Xavi, invited Yamal to train with the senior squad. Even before signing his first professional contract, he impressed the coach a lot.

First Team Debut

Yamal played his first game for the senior team on 29 April 2023. He came on as a substitute in a 4–0 win against Real Betis in La Liga. He was 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old. This made him the fifth youngest player in La Liga history. He was also the youngest player to play for Barcelona's first team in over a century. He won his first title with Barcelona on 14 May 2023. He was part of the squad that won the 2022–23 La Liga.

Breaking Records and Winning Titles

Yamal started his first game for Barcelona on 20 August 2023. It was a 2–0 win against Cádiz. Fans gave him a standing ovation when he left the field. In his next start, he was named man of the match. He helped create two goals in a 4–3 win over Villarreal. He was named the first-ever U23 Player of the Month for August. On 19 September, Yamal played his first Champions League game.

On 2 October 2023, Yamal signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2026. His contract included a huge buyout clause of €1 billion. Two days later, he started his first Champions League match against Porto. On 8 October, he scored his first goal for the first team. It was in a 2–2 draw against Granada. He also played in his first El Clásico match on 28 October. On 4 December, Yamal received the Golden Boy The Youngest trophy. This award goes to the youngest player nominated for the Golden Boy award.

On 11 January 2024, Yamal scored in a 2–0 win against Osasuna. This was in the semi-final of the Supercopa de España. He became the youngest player to score in the Supercopa. He was 16 years and 182 days old. He then played in the final against Real Madrid. On 25 January, he scored in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. This made him the youngest goalscorer in that competition's history. On 11 February, Yamal scored two goals in one game for the first time. This was in a 3–3 draw against Granada. He was again named man of the match.

In the 2023–24 season, Barcelona finished second in La Liga. They reached the Champions League quarter-finals. Yamal broke several records for Barcelona that season. He played 50 games in all competitions. In La Liga, he became the youngest starter for Barcelona. He was also the youngest to record an assist and the youngest to score. He was the youngest player to feature in El Clásico. He was the first player under 17 to score two goals in a La Liga game. He also became the youngest player to contribute to more than ten goals in La Liga. In the Champions League, he was the second youngest player to play in the cup. He was also the youngest player to start a game and play in the knockout phase.

Becoming Barcelona's Number 10

In the first match of the 2024–25 La Liga season on 18 August, Yamal helped Barcelona score. He assisted Robert Lewandowski in a 2–1 win against Valencia. He scored his first goal of the season in the next match against Athletic Bilbao. On 19 September, Yamal scored his first Champions League goal. He was 17 years and 68 days old. This made him the second youngest scorer in Champions League history. On 26 October, Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in El Clásico history. He scored in a 4-0 victory against Real Madrid. During this match, Yamal and his teammates faced unfair treatment from some home supporters.

On 30 April 2025, Yamal played his 100th game for Barcelona. This was in the Champions League semi-final first-leg against Inter Milan. He scored the first goal in a 3–3 draw. Inter's manager praised him, calling Yamal "a phenomenon born every 50 years."

On 11 May 2025, Yamal helped Barcelona win a thrilling 4–3 game against Real Madrid. He scored a curling shot that tied the game at 2–2. This goal helped Barcelona win their fourth Clásico of the season. It also brought them close to winning the La Liga title. He won the 2025 Kopa Trophy again, becoming the first player to win it twice. He also finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.

On 27 May 2025, Yamal agreed to a new long-term contract with Barcelona. He signed it on his eighteenth birthday, which was 13 July 2025. This contract keeps him at the club until 2031. On 16 July, Yamal was given Barcelona's famous number 10 shirt. This shirt was previously worn by legendary players.

Yamal celebrating a goal for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao in 2026

On 16 August 2025, he scored his first goal wearing the number 10 shirt. This was in the first La Liga match of the season against Mallorca. On 28 February 2026, Yamal scored his first career hat-trick. This happened in a 4–1 home win over Villarreal. On 22 April, he got an injury that kept him out for the rest of the 2025–26 season. He finished the season with 24 goals and 17 assists in all competitions. He was the club's top scorer.

Playing for Spain

Youth International Matches

Yamal played for the youth teams of the Catalonia national football team from a young age. He became captain when he was 11. He also played for Spain's national youth teams. He represented the U15 and U16 squads. In 2023, he played for Spain's U17 team in the 2023 European U17 Championship. Yamal scored four goals in that tournament. Spain reached the semi-finals.

Senior Team Success

Yamal playing for Spain in 2025

At 16 years and 50 days old, Yamal was called up to the senior international team on 1 September 2023. He made his debut on 8 September 2023 against Georgia. He scored in the 74th minute of a 7–1 victory. At 16 years and 57 days old, he became the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain. He also became the youngest goalscorer in a Euro qualifying match.

On 7 June 2024, Yamal was chosen for Spain's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. On 15 June, he made his debut in the European Championship against Croatia. He became the youngest player to feature in the tournament. He was 16 years and 338 days old. During the match, he also became the youngest player to provide an assist. He helped set up a goal in a 3–0 victory. In the round of 16 match against Georgia, he became the youngest player to play in the knockout phase. He also provided another assist in a 4–1 victory.

Yamal provided another important assist against Germany in a 2–1 quarter-final win. He tied a Spanish record with three assists in one European Championship. He scored Spain's first goal in the 2–1 semi-final victory against France on 9 July. It was a fantastic curling shot. He became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Euros. At the end of Euro 2024, Yamal was named Young Player of the Tournament. Spain's 2–1 victory against England in the Euro 2024 final made him the youngest player to win the Euros. He assisted a goal in the final, becoming the youngest player to be involved in a goal in a major tournament final.

In the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Yamal scored two goals. This included his first professional penalty. It was in a 5–4 semi-final victory against France.

On 25 May 2026, Yamal was chosen for the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 21 June, Yamal scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia in a 4–0 win. He became one of the youngest players ever to score the opening goal in a World Cup match. He was named Man of the Match in the 3–0 win over Austria.

Lamine Yamal's Playing Style

Lamine Yamal is a left-footed forward. He is known for his amazing dribbling skills. He is also excellent at passing and creating chances for his teammates. Yamal can play as a centre-forward, an attacking midfielder, or a winger. He often plays on the right side of the field.

As a right-winger, he mostly uses his left foot. He can also make great outswinging crosses to the far post. His special way of crossing the ball with the outside of his foot, called a trivela, is one of his signature moves.

Yamal showed his skills during the UEFA Euro 2024. He scored a goal against France in the semi-finals. He also provided four assists in total. These assists were against Croatia, Georgia, Germany, and England. In this tournament, Yamal proved how good he is at creating chances. He also showed his powerful shots and ability to curl the ball from far away.

Because of his technical skills, Yamal has been compared to former Barcelona star Lionel Messi. He has also been compared to Neymar due to his dribbling, flair, and ability to create goals. Yamal has said that Neymar greatly influenced his playing style. Many people in the media call him one of the best young footballers in the world.

Off the Field

Lamine Yamal's parents are Sheila Ebana and Mounir Nasraoui. His mother is from Equatorial Guinea, and his father is from Morocco. His parents separated when he was three years old. However, both were still a part of his childhood. He has a younger half-brother named Keyne and a younger half-sister named Baraa.

Yamal is a Muslim and observes fasts during Ramadan while playing matches. In March 2026, he spoke out against unfair comments directed at opposing players. He said that such actions show a lack of respect and are unacceptable.

During Barcelona's La Liga title celebration on 11 May 2026, Yamal showed support for people in need. He waved a flag as a message of peace and support. His actions were seen as a message of peace and support.

In June 2026, Yamal became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He focuses on children's right to play. He also supports children living in difficult situations, like conflicts or natural disasters.

Career Highlights

Club Statistics

International Goals

Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Yamal goal.

List of international goals scored by Lamine Yamal

No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	8 September 2023	Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia	1	Georgia	7–1	7–1	UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying
2	16 November 2023	Alphamega Stadium, Limassol, Cyprus	3	Cyprus	1–0	3–1	UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying
3	9 July 2024	Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany	13	France	1–1	2–1	UEFA Euro 2024
4	23 March 2025	Mestalla, Valencia, Spain	19	Netherlands	3–2	3–3 (aet) (5–4 p)	2024–25 UEFA Nations League A
5	5 June 2025	MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany	20	France	3–0	5–4	2025 UEFA Nations League Finals
6					5–1
7	21 June 2026	Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, United States	27	Saudi Arabia	1–0	4–0	2026 FIFA World Cup

Awards and Trophies

Barcelona

• La Liga: 2022–23, 2024–25, 2025–26
• Copa del Rey: 2024–25
• Supercopa de España: 2025, 2026

Spain

• UEFA European Championship: 2024
• UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2024–25

Individual

• Ballon d’Or runner-up: 2025
• UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2023
• UEFA European Under-17 Championship top scorer: 2023 (4 goals)
• UEFA European Championship top assist provider: 2024 (4 assists)
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024
• UEFA European Championship Young Player of the Tournament: 2024
• UEFA European Championship Goal of the Tournament: 2024
• La Liga Player of the Season: 2025–26
• La Liga U23 Player of the Season: 2023–24, 2024–25
• La Liga Player of the Month: September 2024, November 2025, December 2025, April 2026
• La Liga U23 Player of the Month: August 2023, August 2024, February 2025
• La Liga Goal of the Month: March 2024
• IFFHS Men's Player of the Month: April 2025
• Golden Boy: 2024
• Kopa Trophy: 2024, 2025
• IFFHS Men's World's Best Youth Player: 2024, 2025
• Tuttosport's The Youngest Award: 2023
• Globe Soccer Awards – Emerging Player: 2024 (Europe Edition), 2024 (Dubai Edition)
• Globe Soccer Awards Forward of the Year: 2025
• Maradona Award: 2025
• Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year: 2025
• Laureus World Sports Award for Young Sportsperson of the Year : 2026.
• FIFPRO World 11: 2025
• FIFA Men's World 11: 2024, 2025
• IFFHS Men's World Team: 2024, 2025
• IFFHS Men's UEFA Team: 2024
• IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) World Team: 2024
• IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) UEFA Team: 2023, 2024
• La Liga Team of the Season: 2024–25, 2025–26
• UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2024–25
• The Athletic European Men's Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
• The Athletic La Liga Team of the Season: 2024–25
• UEFA Nations League Finals top scorer: 2025 (shared)
• Zarra Trophy: 2025–26

See also

In Spanish: Lamine Yamal para niños

• Afro-Spaniards