From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lamine Yamal made an impact.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer renowned for his role as a winger for both La Liga's Barcelona and the Spain national team. Celebrated for his skill, ability to create scoring opportunities, and proficiency in scoring long-distance goals with a curling technique, he is widely considered to be among the elite players globally.
In 2014, At six years of age, Yamal was scouted by Barcelona and was invited to training sessions at La Masia, signing for the club and moving to Barcelona to live and train at the academy.
In early September 2022, Yamal, while in the Juvenil A team, was selected by Xavi to train with the Barcelona first team, impressing the coach even without a professional contract.
In November 2022, Yamal scored an impressive solo goal in a match against Castile and León, and later that month he converted a penalty, provided an assist, and received a red card in a draw with Aragon.
On 14 May 2023, Lamine Yamal won his first title with Barça, having been part of the squad that won the 2022–23 La Liga.
On 20 August 2023, Yamal earned his first start for Barcelona. He was later named the inaugural U23 Player of the Month for August due to his performances.
On 1 September 2023, Lamine Yamal received his first senior international call-up. On 8 September 2023, he made his senior debut, scoring and becoming the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain.
In 2023, Lamine Yamal broke into the Barcelona first team squad after being a member of the youth academy, La Masia.
In 2023, Lamine Yamal made his debut for the Spain senior team, becoming the youngest player to represent and score for the country at age 16.
In 2023, Lamine Yamal represented Spain's U17 side in the 2023 European U17 Championship with Yamal scoring four goals during the tournament.
In 2023, Yamal was not called up to the squad for the Fase d'Or of the Spanish regional team championship.
In January 2024, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score in the Supercopa de España during a match against Osasuna. Later that month, he also became the youngest goalscorer in Copa del Rey history.
On 7 June 2024, Yamal was selected in the 26-man squad for the tournament. On 15 June, he made his debut in the European Championship against Croatia, becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament and also became the youngest player to provide an assist.
In 2024, Yamal showcased an outstanding performance in the UEFA Euro tournament. He scored a goal against France in the semi-finals and provided four assists against Croatia, Georgia, Germany and England. Yamal demonstrated proficiency in creating chances and displayed remarkable shot-taking abilities.
In Euro 2024, Lamine Yamal assisted fellow winger Nico Williams for Spain's first goal in the final, becoming the youngest player to register a goal involvement in a major tournament final and becoming joint holder for the most assists in a single euro tournament with four assists. Spain's 2–1 victory against England in the Euro 2024 final made him the youngest player to win the Euros. At the end of Euro 2024, Yamal was named Young Player of the Tournament.
On 26 October 2024, at the age of 17 years and 105 days, Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in El Clásico history during a 4–0 victory against Real Madrid. During the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, Yamal and his teammates Fati and Raphinha were targeted with racial abuse by a group of home supporters.
On 11 May 2025, Lamine Yamal played a pivotal role in Barcelona's 4–3 comeback victory over Real Madrid, scoring a crucial goal. At 17 years old, Yamal's performances during the season led to widespread claims that he is the best player in the world. He won the 2025 Kopa Trophy and ranked 2nd in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
On 27 May 2025, Yamal agreed to his first long-term contract with Barcelona, tying him to the club until 30 June 2031.
In the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals, Yamal scored two goals – including his first professional career penalty – in a 5–4 semi-final victory against France.
On 2 October 2023, Lamine Yamal extended his contract with Barcelona until 2026, including a buyout clause of €1 billion.
On 27 May 2025, Yamal agreed to his first long-term contract with Barcelona, tying him to the club until 30 June 2031.
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