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Lamine Yamal

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.

4 hours ago : Lamine Yamal: Barcelona's Teenage Star Emulating Messi, Setting Records in Champions League.

Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona teenage star from La Masia, is being compared to Lionel Messi. He is setting records in the Champions League and for the Spanish national team, drawing praise from football experts.

1922: Armando Sagi youngest player record

In 1922, Armando Sagi was the youngest player to appear for Barcelona's first team before Lamine Yamal surpassed this record.

July 2007: Lamine Yamal's Birth

Lamine Yamal was born on 13 July 2007. He is known for his football abilities.

July 2007: Lamine Yamal Born in Esplugues de Llobregat

On 13 July 2007, Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, to Sheila Ebana and Mounir Nasraoui. His parents named him to honor benefactors. Yamal is Muslim.

2007: Lionel Messi's dribbling record

In 2007, Lionel Messi set the record for most dribbles in a game.

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.

October 2020: Ansu Fati becomes youngest El Clásico goalscorer

In October 2020, Ansu Fati set the record of becoming the youngest goalscorer in El Clásico history, prior to Yamal breaking his record.

October 2020: Ansu Fati youngest scorer in Champions League

On 20 October 2020, Ansu Fati became the youngest scorer in Champions League history.

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.

2022: Birth of Yamal's younger brother

In 2022, Yamal's younger brother, Kenye, was born.

2022: Barcelona wins La Liga

In the 2022-23 La Liga season, which ended in May 2023, Barcelona won the title.

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.

December 2023: Yamal receives Golden Boy The Youngest trophy

On 4 December 2023, Yamal was awarded the inaugural Golden Boy The Youngest trophy, though he was absent from the ceremony due to school.

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: Yamal not called 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 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.

August 2024: Goal and assist in La Liga

In August 2024, Yamal assisted Lewandowski in the first La Liga match and scored his first goal of the season in the following match.

August 2024: Yamal's Father Stabbed in Mataró

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

2024: Yamal selected for UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Yamal was selected for UEFA Euro 2024, playing an important role in Spain's victory and winning the tournament's Young Player Award.

2024: Spain Qualifies for Euro 2024

In October 2023, Spain won both matches to qualify for Euro 2024.

February 2025: Yamal breaks Messi's dribbling record

On 2 February 2025, Yamal completed 21 dribbles against Alavés, surpassing Lionel Messi's record from 2007.

2026: Contract Extension with Barcelona

On 2 October 2023, Yamal extended his contract with Barcelona until 2026, with a buyout clause of €1 billion.