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 skills as a winger. He plays for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Yamal is celebrated for his flair, ability to create scoring opportunities, and impressive long-distance curling goals, leading to widespread recognition as one of the top players globally.

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2014: Signing with Barcelona

In 2014, at the age of six, Lamine Yamal was scouted by Barcelona and subsequently signed with the club, joining La Masia to live and train at the academy.

September 2022: Training with Barcelona First Team

In early September 2022, Lamine Yamal, despite being in the Juvenil A team, was selected by Xavi to train with the Barcelona first team, impressing the coach even before signing his first professional contract.

November 2022: Goal 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 the assist for Catalonia's second goal, and received a red card in a 2–2 draw with Aragon.

April 2023: First-Team Debut for Barcelona

On 29 April 2023, Lamine Yamal made his first-team debut for Barcelona, replacing Gavi in a match against Real Betis. At 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, he became the youngest player to appear for Barcelona's first team in over a century, since Armando Sagi in 1922.

May 2023: First Title with Barcelona

On 14 May 2023, Lamine Yamal won his first title with Barcelona, the 2022–23 La Liga title. However, he missed the title celebration the following week due to international duty with Spain.

August 2023: First Start and U23 Player of the Month Award

On 20 August 2023, Lamine Yamal earned his first start for Barcelona in a match against Cádiz, receiving a standing ovation upon being substituted. Following this, on 28 August, he was named man of the match in a victory over Villarreal and was 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 by coach Luis de la Fuente for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Georgia and Cyprus, and made his senior debut against Georgia on 8 September 2023, scoring in the 74th minute of a 7–1 victory. He became the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain, breaking records held by Gavi. He also became the youngest goalscorer in a Euro qualifying match.

October 2023: Recalled to Spanish Squad

In October 2023, Lamine 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's First Team

In 2023, Lamine Yamal broke into the Barcelona first team squad and began his journey as a professional player.

2023: Debut for Spain's Senior Team

In 2023, Lamine Yamal made his debut for the senior Spain national team, becoming the youngest player to represent and score for the country at age 16.

2023: U17 Championship

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

2023: Fase d'Or

In 2023, Yamal was not called up to the squad for the Fase d'Or.

2023: Barcelona Finished Second in La Liga

In the 2023 season, Barcelona finished second in La Liga.

January 2024: Youngest Supercopa Goalscorer and Copa del Rey Goalscorer

In January 2024, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score in the Supercopa de España in a match against Osasuna on January 11. Later that month, on January 25, he also became the youngest goalscorer in Copa del Rey history. He scored his first brace on February 11.

June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Debut

In June 2024, Lamine Yamal was selected for the 26-man squad and made his debut in the European Championship against Croatia, becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament. He also became the youngest player to provide an assist, setting up Dani Carvajal's goal. In the round of 16 match against Georgia, he became the youngest player to feature in the knockout phase and provided another assist.

2024: Goal and Racial Abuse Incident in El Clásico

In 2024, Lamine Yamal assisted a goal to help Barcelona equalize against Valencia in August 18. He scored his first goal of the season against Athletic Bilbao on August 24. Later in the season, on October 26, Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in El Clásico history, during the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, Yamal and his teammates Fati and Raphinha were targeted with racial abuse.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Triumph

In 2024, Lamine Yamal played a crucial role in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 victory, earning the tournament's Young Player Award and setting multiple records, including youngest player to appear in a UEFA European Championship final at age 17, the youngest player in a European Championship at age 16, and the youngest goalscorer in a European Championship at age 16.

2024: Ballon d'Or Nomination and Kopa Trophy Win

In 2024, Lamine Yamal received recognition as the youngest player nominated for the Ballon d'Or and secured the Kopa Trophy, an award recognizing the world's best young player.

2024: Yamal's Euro 2024 performance

In the UEFA Euro 2024, Yamal showcased his proficiency in creating chances and his shot-taking and curling ability from distance, contributing significantly with a goal and four assists.

2024: Euro 2024

Yamal scored Spain's first goal in the 2–1 semi-final victory against France on 9 July, which won goal of the tournament. He became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Euros four days before his 17th birthday, and more than a year younger than the previous record holder Johan Vonlanthen. 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 fellow winger Nico Williams for Spain's first goal in the final.

May 2025: Pivotal Role in Clásico Victory and Contract Extension

On 11 May 2025, Lamine Yamal played a pivotal role in Barcelona's 4–3 comeback victory over Real Madrid, scoring a crucial goal. Later that month, on 27 May, he extended his contract with Barcelona until 30 June 2031, potentially making him one of the club's top-paid players.

2025: Goals in UEFA Nations League Finals

In the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals, Lamine Yamal scored two goals – including his first professional career penalty – in a 5–4 semi-final victory against France.