Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He is renowned for his exceptional skills and has set multiple records at a young age.
Early Life and Background
Yamal is the son of a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother. He joined FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, at the age of five, quickly ascending through the ranks due to his remarkable talent.
Club Career
On April 29, 2023, Yamal made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in a La Liga match against Real Betis at just 15 years old, becoming the youngest player to debut for the club in the league. He scored his first La Liga goal on October 8, 2023, against Granada, making him the youngest goal scorer in the league’s history.
International Career
Yamal debuted for the Spanish national team on September 8, 2023, in a match against Georgia, scoring a goal and becoming the youngest player and goal scorer in the team’s history at 16 years and 57 days old. He played a pivotal role in Spain’s UEFA European Championship victory in 2024, setting records as the youngest player and goal scorer in the tournament’s history.
Recent Performance
In a UEFA Champions League match on March 11, 2025, Yamal delivered a standout performance against Benfica, contributing both a goal and an assist in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory. This achievement made him the youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match at 17 years and 241 days old.
Honors and Achievements
- Club Level: La Liga title (2023), Spanish Super Cup (2025)
- International Level: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2024)
- Individual Awards: Kopa Trophy (2024), Golden Boy Award (2024), UEFA European Championship Young Player of the Tournament (2024)
Yamal’s rapid rise and record-breaking performances have established him as one of football’s most promising young talents.