Lamine Yamal is a Spanish footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. Born on 13 July 2007, the Barcelona No. 10 is 19 years old and has already won La Liga titles, UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He also became La Liga Player of the Season for 2025/26 after another major campaign for Barcelona. For the wider team around him, see SportPesa Kenya’s Barcelona squad and players page.
This Lamine Yamal profile brings together his age, background, Barcelona career, position, number 10 shirt, selected stats, major records, trophies, Spain achievements and playing style in one permanent reference page.
Lamine Yamal profile
| Profile detail | Information |
| Full name | Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana |
| Date of birth | 13 July 2007 |
| Age | 19 |
| Place of birth | Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Club | FC Barcelona |
| Barcelona shirt number | 10 |
| Position | Right winger / forward |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Spain national team | Senior international |
| Barcelona contract | Until 30 June 2031 |
How old is Lamine Yamal?
Lamine Yamal is 19 years old. He was born on 13 July 2007 in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona. His age is central to many of the records he has broken because he reached senior football, international football and major tournament milestones earlier than almost every player before him.
By the time he turned 19, Yamal had already become a European champion with Spain, a multiple La Liga winner with Barcelona and a FIFA World Cup champion. That combination of early club and international success is one reason his career has attracted such intense attention.
Lamine Yamal nationality and family background
Yamal was born in Spain and represents the Spain national team. His family background connects him to three countries: his father is from Morocco and his mother is from Equatorial Guinea. That meant he was eligible to represent Spain, Morocco or Equatorial Guinea at international level, but he progressed through Spain’s youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023.
He grew up in the Rocafonda area of Mataró, near Barcelona. His familiar 304 goal celebration refers to the final three digits of Rocafonda’s postal code, a detail that has become closely associated with his connection to the neighbourhood where he grew up.
Lamine Yamal’s early life and La Masia journey
Yamal began playing football locally before joining Barcelona’s academy system at the age of seven. He arrived from CF La Torreta and progressed quickly through La Masia, Barcelona’s youth academy, where his dribbling, balance, close control and ability to create chances from wide areas made him stand out.
He moved through the age groups at unusual speed and was training with Barcelona’s first team while still eligible for youth football. Xavi Hernández gave him his senior debut on 29 April 2023 in a 4-0 La Liga win over Real Betis. Yamal was 15 years, nine months and 16 days old, making him the youngest player to appear for Barcelona’s first team in a competitive match.
Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona career
Yamal’s Barcelona career moved rapidly from academy breakthrough to first-team importance. His debut came late in the 2022/23 title-winning season, but the following campaign established him as a regular senior player.
2023/24: First full Barcelona season
In 2023/24, Yamal made 50 appearances for Barcelona and scored seven goals. He became a regular attacking option while breaking age records in La Liga, the Champions League and El Clásico. The season also showed that his value was not limited to goals: he could hold width, beat defenders, create chances and carry possession into dangerous areas.
2024/25: Domestic treble and global recognition
Under Hansi Flick, Yamal took another major step. He finished the 2024/25 campaign with 18 goals and 21 assists in all competitions as Barcelona won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. He also became the youngest player to reach 100 appearances for Barcelona and the youngest scorer in El Clásico history.
2025/26: La Liga Player of the Season
Yamal scored 24 goals for Barcelona across the 2025/26 season and was named La Liga Player of the Season. In league play, he produced 16 goals and 12 assists as Barcelona retained the title with 94 points. The club’s full campaign can be followed through SportPesa Kenya’s historical Barcelona 2025/26 results page.
Why Lamine Yamal wears Barcelona’s number 10
Barcelona gave Yamal the number 10 shirt ahead of the 2025/26 season. The number has long carried special importance at the club, but Yamal’s rise had already made him one of Barcelona’s central attacking players before the shirt change. He is under contract with the club until 30 June 2031.
Lamine Yamal stats
Player statistics change throughout each season, so the most useful way to treat an evergreen profile is to preserve completed-season benchmarks and use SP Score for the latest match-by-match and current-season data.
| Competition / season | Selected verified stats |
| 2023/24 Barcelona | 50 appearances, 7 goals |
| 2024/25 Barcelona | 18 goals, 21 assists in all competitions |
| 2025/26 Barcelona | 24 goals in all competitions |
| 2025/26 La Liga | 16 goals, 12 assists |
| Champions League through 2025/26 | 33 appearances, 11 goals, 9 assists |
Lamine Yamal’s Spain career
Yamal made his senior Spain debut in 2023 and became both the youngest player and the youngest goalscorer in the history of the men’s national team. His international rise then accelerated at UEFA Euro 2024, where he became one of the defining players of Spain’s title-winning campaign.
Euro 2024 records and title
At Euro 2024, Yamal became the youngest player to appear in the European Championship and later the youngest goalscorer in tournament history. He scored against France in the semi-final, finished the tournament with four assists and was named Young Player of the Tournament as Spain defeated England in the final.
2026 World Cup champion with Spain
Yamal was part of Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-winning team and scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia during the tournament. Spain’s title made him the youngest player to win both the European Championship and the World Cup. For the wider national-team journey, see SportPesa Kenya’s Spain national football team 2026 World Cup guide.
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Lamine Yamal records
Many of Yamal’s biggest records are age records. They matter because they show how quickly he moved from academy football into the highest levels of club and international competition.
| Record | Milestone |
| Youngest Barcelona first-team debutant | 15 years, 9 months, 16 days |
| Youngest La Liga goalscorer | 16 years, 87 days |
| Youngest player to appear in El Clásico | 16 years, 107 days |
| Youngest player to provide a Champions League assist | 16 years, 153 days |
| Youngest European Championship player | 16 years, 338 days |
| Youngest European Championship goalscorer | 16 years, 362 days |
| Youngest Barcelona scorer in El Clásico | 17 years, 105 days |
| Youngest player to reach 100 Barcelona appearances | Achieved during 2024/25 |
| Youngest player to win both the Euros and World Cup | Completed the double with Spain in 2026 |
Lamine Yamal trophies and individual awards
Yamal’s senior career already includes major honours for both Barcelona and Spain. His individual awards have also moved beyond youth categories as his influence has grown.
| Category | Trophy / award |
| Barcelona | La Liga: 2022/23, 2024/25, 2025/26 |
| Barcelona | Copa del Rey: 2024/25 |
| Barcelona | Spanish Super Cup: 2024/25, 2025/26 |
| Spain | UEFA European Championship: 2024 |
| Spain | FIFA World Cup: 2026 |
| Individual | Kopa Trophy: 2024, 2025 |
| Individual | Golden Boy: 2024 |
| Individual | Ballon d’Or runner-up: 2025 |
| Individual | La Liga Player of the Season: 2025/26 |
| Individual | UEFA Euro Young Player of the Tournament: 2024 |
What position does Lamine Yamal play?
Yamal is primarily a right winger. He is left-footed, so starting from the right allows him to attack inside onto his stronger foot, combine between the lines or shoot across goal. He can also play in other attacking roles, but his ability to isolate and beat defenders from the right is one of his most important strengths.
Lamine Yamal’s playing style
Yamal’s game is built around close control, dribbling, acceleration, creativity and decision-making in the final third. He is comfortable receiving the ball close to the touchline, where he can attack a defender one-on-one, but he is equally dangerous when moving inside to combine with midfielders and forwards.
His left foot gives him several options from the right: a curling shot toward the far corner, an early cross, a reverse pass into the penalty area or a short combination before accelerating into space. His creativity is one reason his assist numbers have remained important alongside his goals.
Barcelona’s wider structure also matters. When the full-back overlaps or a midfielder moves close to him, Yamal can decide whether to remain wide, attack the half-space or draw multiple defenders before releasing a teammate. That makes him more than a pure dribbler; much of his value comes from how opponents react to him.
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi comparisons
Comparisons with Lionel Messi are inevitable because both players came through La Masia, are left-footed attackers and have worn Barcelona’s number 10 shirt. Yamal also made his senior debut younger than Messi and has broken several age records early in his career.
The comparison should not define Yamal’s career. His role, physical profile, teammates and football era are different. The more useful measure is how his own performances develop across full seasons, major tournaments and Champions League campaigns rather than whether every milestone matches Messi’s.
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Lamine Yamal in the 2026/27 season
Yamal enters 2026/27 as Barcelona’s number 10, a reigning La Liga champion, Spain World Cup winner and one of the main attacking references in Hansi Flick’s side. Barcelona are chasing another domestic title while also competing in the Champions League. For the wider title-race context, read SportPesa Kenya’s La Liga 2026/27 season preview.
Barcelona will also face another demanding European campaign. SportPesa Kenya’s Champions League 2026/27 draw guide tracks Barcelona’s league-phase context and major fixtures.
Lamine Yamal FAQs
How old is Lamine Yamal?
Lamine Yamal is 19 years old. He was born on 13 July 2007.
What team does Lamine Yamal play for?
He plays for FC Barcelona in Spain and represents the Spain national team.
What number does Lamine Yamal wear for Barcelona?
Lamine Yamal wears Barcelona’s number 10 shirt.
What position does Lamine Yamal play?
He primarily plays as a right winger and is left-footed.
When did Lamine Yamal make his Barcelona debut?
He made his first-team debut on 29 April 2023 against Real Betis at 15 years, nine months and 16 days old.
Has Lamine Yamal won the World Cup?
Yes. He was part of the Spain team that won the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Did Lamine Yamal win Euro 2024?
Yes. Yamal helped Spain win UEFA Euro 2024 and was named Young Player of the Tournament.
How long is Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona contract?
His Barcelona contract runs until 30 June 2031.
What does Lamine Yamal’s 304 celebration mean?
The 304 gesture refers to the final three digits of the postal code for Rocafonda, the Mataró neighbourhood where Yamal grew up.
What is Lamine Yamal’s family background?
Yamal was born in Spain. His father is from Morocco and his mother is from Equatorial Guinea, while Yamal represents Spain internationally.
Where can I follow Lamine Yamal’s latest stats?
Use SP Score for current match data and changing player statistics, while this page keeps the permanent career and record context.
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Conclusion
Lamine Yamal has moved from La Masia prospect to Barcelona number 10, Spain international, European champion, World Cup winner and La Liga Player of the Season while still only 19. His age records explain part of the attention around him, but his goals, assists, creativity and importance in major matches are what have turned those records into a sustained senior career.
This Lamine Yamal profile will remain focused on the permanent parts of his story – his age, Barcelona career, Spain achievements, records, trophies and playing style – while current match statistics can be followed through SP Score and SportPesa Kenya’s Barcelona and La Liga coverage.
