Career Timeline of Lamine Yamal: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lamine Yamal made an impact.

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a Spanish professional footballer renowned for his role as a right winger for both La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. He is highly regarded as one of the best players globally, particularly noted for his flair, ability to create scoring opportunities, and proficiency in scoring long-distance goals with a curling technique.

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2014: Signing for Barcelona

In 2014, at six years of age, Lamine Yamal was scouted by Barcelona and invited to training sessions at La Masia, subsequently signing for the club and moving to Barcelona to live and train at the academy.

September 2022: First Team Training Selection

In early September 2022, Lamine Yamal, while in the Juvenil A team, was selected by Xavi to train with the Barcelona first team along with other youngsters, impressing the coach despite not yet having a professional contract.

April 2023: First-Team Debut

On 29 April 2023, Lamine Yamal made his first-team debut for Barcelona, replacing Gavi in a 4–0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga. He became the fifth youngest player in La Liga history.

August 2023: First Start and Player of the Month Award

In August 2023, Lamine Yamal earned his first start for Barcelona in a 2–0 victory over Cádiz and was named the inaugural U23 Player of the Month due to his performance. He also contributed towards two goals against Villarreal on 28 August.

September 2023: Senior International Call-Up and Debut

In September 2023, Lamine Yamal received his first senior international call-up and made his senior debut against Georgia on 8 September 2023, scoring in a 7–1 victory, becoming the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain and the youngest goalscorer in a Euro qualifying match.

October 2023: Euro Qualifying Matches

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 during the 2023–24 season.

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.

January 2024: Supercopa de España Goal

On 11 January 2024, Lamine Yamal scored in a 2–0 win over Osasuna in the Supercopa de España semi-final, becoming the youngest player to score in the Supercopa. On 25 January, he scored in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals against Athletic Bilbao, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history.

June 2024: UEFA European Championship Debut

In June 2024, Lamine Yamal was selected for the 26-man squad for the tournament and made his debut in the European Championship against Croatia, becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament and provide an assist.

2024: Qualification for Euro 2024

In October 2023, Spain won both matches to qualify for Euro 2024 with Lamine Yamal on the team.

2024: Goal Against Real Madrid

On 26 October 2024, Lamine Yamal, at 17 years and 105 days old, became the youngest goalscorer in El Clásico history when he scored the third goal in a 4–0 victory against Real Madrid.

May 2025: Pivotal Role in Victory Over Real Madrid and Kopa Trophy Win

On 11 May 2025, Lamine Yamal played a crucial role in Barcelona's 4–3 comeback victory over Real Madrid, scoring a goal that leveled the score at 2–2 and shifting the momentum of the match. He won the 2025 Kopa Trophy and was placed 2nd in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

May 2025: Long-Term Contract Agreement

On 27 May 2025, Lamine Yamal agreed to his first long-term contract with Barcelona, tying him to the club until 30 June 2031 and to be signed upon his eighteenth birthday.

2025: UEFA Nations League Goals

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.