Lamine Yamal

About

Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. He began his football journey at CF La Torreta before joining FC Barcelona's La Masia at the age of six. Yamal's talent quickly emerged, making him a key prospect for Barcelona. He made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old and became the youngest player to debut for the club. Yamal's success extends to the international stage, where he played a crucial role in Spain's Euro 2024 victory. He became the youngest player to score in the European Championship and won the Young Player of the Tournament Award. His achievements have drawn comparisons to football legends like Lionel Messi. Yamal's parents, Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana, immigrated to Spain from Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, respectively. His upbringing in the multicultural neighborhood of Rocafonda has been a source of pride for him, often celebrating his roots through gestures on the field.