Lamine Yamal
Spain · #19 · Right winger
Spain · #19 · Right wingerLamine Yamal is arguably the biggest young talent in world football, a right winger who plays for FC Barcelona. He became the youngest player to score in a European Championship when he did so at Euro 2024 as a 16-year-old, becoming the face of Spain's new generation. His directness, technical quality, and maturity beyond his years have drawn comparisons to a young Messi.
Born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain; his father is from Equatorial Guinea and his mother from Morocco.
Lamine Yamal — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationSpain · Group H
- PositionRight winger
- Shirt number#19
- Age18 (born 13 July 2007)
- ClubFC Barcelona
- Club leagueLa Liga · Spain
- NationalitySpain
- BirthplaceEsplugues de Llobregat, Spain
- International caps27 (pre-tournament)
- Height178 cm
Squad/player data only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.