Lamine Yamal, Spain footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for the La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Known for his dribbling and playmaking ability, he is regarded as one of the best players in the world.

Yamal was a member of Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, before joining the first team in the 2023–24 season. 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 for the best young player in the world. Under Hansi Flick, Yamal emerged as a key player for Barcelona, helping the club win a domestic treble in the 2024–25 season, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España. At 18 years old, Yamal finished as runner-up for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Barcelona retained the La Liga title in 2025–26, with Yamal being named La Liga Player of the Season.

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. 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. He holds multiple records in his international career, including the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in the UEFA European Championship (aged 16), as well as the youngest in a championship final (aged 17).