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 skill as a winger for both La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. He is celebrated for his exceptional passing, ability to create scoring opportunities, and his prowess in taking shots. Widely considered among the top young talents in global football, Yamal's contributions are highly valued by his club and country.

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2014: Yamal joins Barcelona's La Masia

In 2014, at the age of six, Yamal was scouted by Barcelona and joined La Masia, moving to Barcelona to live and train at the academy. His footballing idols were Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, and Neymar.

September 2022: Yamal trains with Barcelona's first team

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

November 2022: Goal and red card in Spanish regional team championship

In November 2022, Yamal scored a goal and received a red card in a 2–2 draw with Aragon in the 2022–23 Spanish regional team championship.

April 2023: First-team debut for Barcelona

On 29 April 2023, Yamal made his first-team debut for Barcelona, replacing Gavi in a La Liga match against Real Betis. He became the fifth youngest player in La Liga's history and the youngest to play for Barcelona since 1922.

May 2023: Yamal wins first title with Barcelona

On 14 May 2023, Yamal won his first title with Barcelona, being part of the squad that won the 2022-23 La Liga. He missed the title celebration due to international duty with Spain.

August 2023: First start for Barcelona and U23 Player of the Month Award

On 20 August 2023, Yamal earned his first start for Barcelona, and was later named man of the match on 28 August. He was also named the inaugural U23 Player of the Month for August due to his performances.

September 2023: First senior international call-up and debut for Spain

On 1 September 2023, Yamal received his first senior international call-up and debuted for Spain on 8 September 2023, scoring in a Euro 2024 qualifier. He became the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain and the youngest goalscorer in a Euro qualifying match.

October 2023: Yamal recalled to Spanish squad

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

2023: Yamal debuts for Spain

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

2023: Yamal plays in U17 Championship

In 2023, Yamal represented Spain's U17 side in the 2023 European U17 Championship, scoring four goals. Spain was knocked out by France in the semi-finals.

2023: Barcelona finishes second in La Liga

In the 2023–24 season, Barcelona finished second in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-finals.

January 2024: Youngest Supercopa goalscorer and Copa del Rey goalscorer

In January 2024, Yamal became the youngest player to score in the Supercopa de España on 11 January and also became the youngest goalscorer in Copa del Rey history on 25 January. He also scored his first brace on 11 February.

June 2024: Yamal in Euro 2024 squad and debut

In June 2024, Yamal was selected for the Euro 2024 squad. On 15 June, he debuted in the tournament against Croatia, becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament and the youngest player to provide an assist.