FC Barcelona · Spain · #10
Right Winger · Age 18 · Born 13 July 2007
Destined for greatness — the world is watching.
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28 October · Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Lamine Yamal officially entered football immortality at the Ballon d'Or gala in Paris, becoming the youngest player in history to win the prestigious Kopa Trophy at just 17 years and 107 days old. In an extraordinary double triumph, Yamal also placed 8th in the worldwide Men's Ballon d'Or rankings. Surrounded by his family and teammates, he dedicated the trophy to La Masia and his beloved hometown neighborhood: "Visca el Barça, and capital 304."
26 October · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
At 17 years and 105 days, Yamal shattered the all-time El Clásico record during Barcelona's emphatic 4–0 triumph at Real Madrid. Receiving a crisp pass from Raphinha in the 77th minute, Yamal rifled an unstoppable right-footed blast into the roof of the net, celebrated with his iconic "calma" gesture to the stunned crowd, and danced with Alejandro Balde.
Turin, Italy · Tuttosport
Italian publication Tuttosport announced Lamine Yamal as the recipient of the 2024 Golden Boy Award by the widest vote margin in the award's 21-year existence. The international panel of journalists unanimously recognized his unmatched breakthrough with Barcelona and Spain.
Montjuïc Olympic Stadium · UCL
Lighting up European nights, Yamal provided a breathtaking assist and logged 6 completed dribbles in Barcelona's dazzling 4–1 triumph over Bayern Munich. Alongside Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, Yamal powers Europe's most devastating attacking trident.
FC Barcelona · Camp Nou
FC Barcelona and sporting director Deco have affirmed Yamal as the centerpiece of the club's generational renaissance, securing him with an extension through June 2031 and a symbolic €1 billion buyout clause as the team readies its return to Spotify Camp Nou.
My goal is to become one of the greatest players of my generation.
Every training session, every match, every moment on the pitch is a step toward greatness. Football is not just my profession — it's my passion, my life, and my path to leaving a lasting legacy in this beautiful game.
The Journey
On the Pitch
Crowned the best under-21 player in the world at the Ballon d'Or gala in Paris, becoming the youngest winner in football history at 17 years and 107 days while finishing 8th in the global Ballon d'Or.
Scored in Barcelona's historic 4–0 thrashing of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu at 17 years and 105 days old, breaking the all-time record that stood since 1947.
Finished as the tournament's top assist provider (4 assists) and scored a sublime goal in the semifinal vs France as Spain lifted the European Championship trophy.
Awarded the prestigious Golden Boy by Tuttosport with a record-setting voting margin, unanimously chosen by European sports journalists as the world's foremost young talent.
The crown jewel of La Masia and heir to Barcelona's historic #10 legacy, driving the attack under Hansi Flick alongside Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
Signed a long-term commitment to FC Barcelona with a €1 billion release clause, cementing the Blaugrana's future as the club returns to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou.
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