History of Lamine Yamal in Timeline

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a Spanish professional footballer renowned for his skill as a right winger or right midfielder. He currently plays for both La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Yamal is celebrated for his on-field flair, ability to create scoring opportunities, and his talent for scoring long-distance, curling goals. These attributes have led to widespread recognition, with many considering him among the best players globally.

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1922: Youngest player in Barcelona's first team

In April 2023, Lamine Yamal became the youngest to appear for Barcelona's first team since Armando Sagi in 1922, over a century before.

July 2007: Birth in Esplugues de Llobregat

On July 13, 2007, Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat in the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia, Spain. He was named after two people who helped his family financially prior to his birth.

July 2007: Lamine Yamal's Birth

On July 2007, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was born. He is a Spanish professional footballer playing for Barcelona and the Spain national team.

2008: Assist Record Tie to Cesc Fàbregas

In 2024, Yamal tied a Spanish record for having three assists in the same edition of the European Championship, a record previously held by Cesc Fàbregas in 2008.

2012: Assist Record Tie to David Silva

In 2024, Yamal tied a Spanish record for having three assists in the same edition of the European Championship, a record previously held by David Silva in 2012.

2014: Signing for Barcelona

In 2014, at six years old, Lamine Yamal signed for Barcelona and moved to live and train at the academy, La Masia.

October 2020: Ansu Fati Champions League Record

In 2024, Lamine Yamal would become the second youngest Champions League goal scorer, behind teammate Ansu Fati who scored at 17 years and 40 days in October 2020.

2020: Assist Record Tie to David Olmo

In 2024, Yamal tied a Spanish record for having three assists in the same edition of the European Championship, a record previously held by David Olmo in 2020.

September 2022: First Team Training Selection

In early September 2022, Lamine Yamal was selected by Xavi to train with the first team along with other youngsters.

November 2022: Goal and Red Card in Championship

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

2022: Birth of Half-Brother Keyne

In 2022, Lamine Yamal's younger half-brother, Keyne, was born.

2022: Barcelona won La Liga

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

April 2023: First Team Debut Against Real Betis

On 29 April 2023, Lamine Yamal made his first-team debut, replacing Gavi in the 83rd minute of a 4–0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga. He became the fifth youngest player in La Liga's history.

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. He missed the title celebration 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 and received a standing ovation. He was named U23 Player of the Month for August.

September 2023: First Senior International Call-Up and Debut

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

October 2023: Recalled to Spanish Squad

In October 2023, Lamine Yamal was recalled to the Spanish squad for the 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.

2023: Senior National Team Debut

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

2023: Spain U17 European Championship

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

2023: Yamal was not called up to the squad for the Fase d'Or

In 2023, Yamal was not called up to the squad for the Fase d'Or of the 2022–23 Spanish regional team championship.

2023: Barcelona Finished Second in La Liga

In the 2023–24 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 and the Copa del Rey.

June 2024: Yamal's Debut in the European Championship

In June 2024, Yamal was selected for the European Championship squad. On June 15, 2024, he debuted against Croatia, becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament at 16 years and 338 days. During the match against Croatia he also became the youngest player to provide an assist, setting up Dani Carvajal's goal in a 3–0 victory.

August 2024: Father Stabbed in Mataró

On 14 August 2024, Lamine Yamal's father was stabbed in a car park in Mataró. His injuries were minor, and he was discharged from hospital three days later. Police arrested four people involved in the attack.

October 2024: Goalscoring Drought Start in La Liga

In La Liga, Lamine Yamal's goalscoring drought started after 26 October 2024, extending to 18 March 2025.

2024: Ballon d'Or Nomination and Kopa Trophy Win

In 2024, Lamine Yamal was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and won the Kopa Trophy.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Win and Young Player Award

In 2024, Lamine Yamal was selected for UEFA Euro and helped Spain win their fourth title, also winning the tournament's Young Player Award.

2024: Euro 2024 Victories and Accolades

In 2024, Yamal assisted against Germany in a quarter-final win and tied a Spanish record for assists in the same edition of the European Championship. On July 9, 2024, he scored Spain's first goal against France in the semi-final victory. At the end of Euro 2024, Yamal was named Young Player of the Tournament, and Spain's victory against England in the Euro 2024 final made him the youngest player to win the Euros. He also became the youngest player to register a goal involvement in a major tournament final, becoming joint holder for the most assists in a single euro tournament with four assists in 2024.

2024: Performance in UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Yamal had a notable performance in the UEFA Euro 2024, scoring a goal against France in the semi-finals and providing a total of four assists against Croatia, Georgia, Germany, and England. Yamal showcased his proficiency in creating chances by putting crosses towards the far-post, as well as his shot-taking and curling ability from distance.

2024: Goals in UEFA Nations League

In the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Yamal scored two goals – including his first professional career penalty – in a 5–4 semi-final victory against France.

2024: Euro 2024 Qualification

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

February 2025: Period of Poor Form

After scoring in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on 6 February 2025, Yamal underwent a period of poor form, failing to score for over a month.

March 2025: Goalscoring Drought Extended

Lamine Yamal's goalscoring drought in La Liga extended to 18 March 2025, prompting Francesco Totti to comment on his scoring record.

May 2025: Pivotal Role in Comeback Victory and Kopa Trophy Win

On 11 May 2025, Lamine Yamal played a pivotal role in Barcelona's 4–3 comeback victory over Real Madrid and won the 2025 Kopa Trophy, ranking 2nd in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

May 2025: Agreement to Long-Term Contract

On 27 May 2025, Lamine Yamal agreed to his first long-term contract with Barcelona.

July 2025: Investigation by Ministry of Social Rights

In July 2025, Spain's Ministry of Social Rights requested the country's prosecutor's office to investigate Yamal after allegations of hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party.

October 2025: Separation from Nicki Nicole

In October 2025, Lamine Yamal separated from Argentinian singer Nicki Nicole, after a brief relationship.

2025: Domestic Treble and Ballon d'Or Runner-Up

In 2025, Lamine Yamal played an integral part in Barcelona winning the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. Yamal also finished as runner-up for the Ballon d'Or.

February 2026: First Career Hat-Trick

On 28 February 2026, Lamine Yamal scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–1 home win over Villarreal.

March 2026: Statement on Islamophobic Chants

In March 2026, after Islamophobic and xenophobic chants were directed at Egyptian players during a friendly match against Egypt in Barcelona, Yamal released a statement condemning the incident, emphasizing that as a Muslim, he found the lack of respect intolerable.