Spanish footballer, Lamine Yamal is making headlines with his skills and passion for the game. But how did this teenage sensation go from a young dreamer to a pro player at just 17? Let's find out.
Born on July 13th, 2007, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a Spanish footballer from Catalonia, Spain.
He grew up in the Barcelona suburb of Sant Joan Despí and began playing football at a young age.
Developing love for football, he joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, at the age of 6.
He quickly rose through the youth ranks, impressing coaches with his speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability.
He made his professional debut for Barcelona's first team & made his international debut for Spain's U17 team at just 15 & scored on his debut.
Yamal recently made headlines for his impressive performances and record-breaking goal in the first half of the semi-final Eura 2024 game for Spain.
He has already scored over 50 goals for Barcelona's youth teams & has set his sights on becoming a regular starter for international games.
He is widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in the soccer world, with many predicting a bright future for him.