Lamine Yamal
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About
Teenage soccer sensation that became recognized for his time with the Barcelona youth academy. Primarily, he has played the position of right winger and forward. He has also played for the Spanish U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19 teams during his youth career. His soccer fame has helped him garner more than 22 million followers on Instagram. In 2023, he became the youngest player to join Barcelona's first team at 15 years old.
Before Fame
He first joined the Barcelona youth academy in 2012. He was only five years old at the time.
Trivia
He scored his first international goal on February 1, 2022, while playing against Russia. He and Team Spain won the match 4-0. He received a standing ovation in his debut with Barcelona. In 2024 he became the youngest person to score a goal at the Euros.
Family Life
Growing up, he lived with his family in Mataró, Spain. He was born in Equatorial Guinea and Moroccan descent.
Associated With
He played for the Barcelona youth academy as a teenager just like Lionel Messi.
