Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana (born 13 July 2007) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Barcelona and the Spain national team. He is regarded as one of the best players in the world.
๐ Early Life and Background
Yamal was born on 13 July 2007 in Esplugues de Llobregat in the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Morocco and his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea. As a baby he was featured in a 2007 UNICEF charity photoshoot with his future club Barcelona, during which he was bathed by a 20-year-old Lionel Messi.
๐ Youth and Club Debut
At six years old, Yamal was scouted by Barcelona and was invited to training sessions at La Masia. He made his first-team debut on 29 April 2023, replacing Gavi in the 83rd minute of a 4โ0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga. He became the fifth youngest player in La Liga’s history at 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old.
๐ Records and Achievements
At age 17, he became the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or, and in 2024 and 2025 he won the Kopa Trophy. He holds multiple records including the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in the UEFA European Championship (aged 16). He also became the youngest goalscorer in El Clรกsico history when he scored the third goal in a 4-0 victory against Real Madrid.
๐ International Career
Yamal has represented Spain internationally at various youth levels and made his debut for the senior team in 2023. He was selected for UEFA Euro 2024, playing an important role in helping Spain win their fourth title, while also winning the tournament’s Young Player Award.
| Category | Record | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballon d’Or Nomination | Youngest nominee | 17 | 2024 |
| UEFA Euro | Youngest player & goalscorer | 16 | 2024 |
| El Clรกsico | Youngest goalscorer | 17 years 105 days | 2024 |
| Champions League | Second youngest scorer | 17 years 68 days | 2024 |