19 Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal, 2007-07-13, Forward for Spain, plays for Barcelona. 20 international caps, 5 goals. Part of Spain's 2026 World Cup Group H squad.
Biography
Barcelona winger, Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament, and the youngest ever European Championship goalscorer. Currently plying his trade at Barcelona, a clinical forward, Lamine Yamal possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Spain's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 5 goals. Born in 2007, the 18-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Spain at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 16 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He became the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or (at age 17) and also won the Kopa Trophy in 2024 and 2025, presented to the best young player in the world.
At 18 years old, Yamal finished as runner-up for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
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.
Yamal has represented Spain internationally at various youth levels, and made his debut for the senior team in 2023, becoming the youngest player to represent and score for the country at age 16.