Career Timeline of Lamine Yamal: Major Achievements and Milestones

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.

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2014: Signing for Barcelona

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.

September 2022: Training with the first team

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.

November 2022: Impressive performance in match against Castile and León

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.

2022: La Liga Title

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.

April 2023: First-team debut

On 29 April 2023, Lamine Yamal made his first-team debut for Barcelona, becoming the fifth youngest player in La Liga history at 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old.

May 2023: First title with Barcelona

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

August 2023: First start and U23 Player of the Month award

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.

September 2023: First senior international call-up and debut

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.

October 2023: Euro qualifying matches

In October 2023, Yamal was recalled to the Spanish squad for the remaining Euro qualifying matches against Scotland and Norway. Spain won both matches to qualify for Euro 2024.

2023: Breakthrough into Barcelona first team

In 2023, Lamine Yamal broke into the Barcelona first team squad after being a member of the youth academy, La Masia.

2023: Senior debut for Spain

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.

2023: U17 Championship

In 2023, Lamine Yamal represented Spain's U17 side in the 2023 European U17 Championship with Yamal scoring four goals during the tournament.

2023: No call-up for Fase d'Or

In 2023, Yamal was not called up to the squad for the Fase d'Or of the Spanish regional team championship.

2023: Barcelona finished second in La Liga

In the 2023–24 season, Barcelona finished second in La Liga and ended their Champions League run at the quarter-finals after being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain.

January 2024: Youngest player to score in Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey

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.

June 2024: Debut in the European Championship

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.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Performance

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.

2024: Euro Victory and Young Player of the Tournament

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.

2024: UEFA Euro qualification

In October 2023, Yamal was recalled to the Spanish squad for the remaining Euro qualifying matches against Scotland and Norway. Spain won both matches to qualify for Euro 2024.

2024: Goal and racial abuse in El Clásico

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.

May 2025: Pivotal role in comeback victory over Real Madrid and acclaim as best player

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.

May 2025: Agreement to long-term contract with Barcelona

On 27 May 2025, Yamal agreed to his first long-term contract with Barcelona, tying him to the club until 30 June 2031.

2025: Goals in UEFA Nations League Finals

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.