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Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readCited sources

Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona and Spain. He gained international fame at Euro 2024, where he helped Spain win the title and earned the Young Player Award.

Who is Lamine Yamal?

Born on 13 July 2007 in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a forward of Equatoguinean and Moroccan descent. He made his senior debut for Barcelona in 2023 and quickly became one of the club's youngest first-team players.

Club and international career

Yamal plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona in La Liga. He made his senior debut for Spain in September 2023 and was selected for the Euro 2024 squad. At the tournament, he became the youngest player to appear in a European Championship final and scored in the semi-final against France.

Records and recognition

Yamal holds multiple age-related records for Barcelona, La Liga, and Spain. His performances at Euro 2024 earned him the tournament's Young Player Award, and he helped Spain win the title.

In short

  • Plays for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.
  • Born 13 July 2007 – 19 years old as of July 2026.
  • Youngest player to appear in a UEFA European Championship final tournament.
  • Won Euro 2024 and received the Young Player Award.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may know Yamal through Spain's Euro 2024 title run and international football coverage, including major broadcast and tournament reporting in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Lamine Yamal?
He was born on 13 July 2007, so he is 19 years old as of July 2026.
What team does Lamine Yamal play for?
He plays for FC Barcelona and also represents the Spain national team.
Did Lamine Yamal play in Euro 2024?
Yes. He was selected for Spain's squad, played in the tournament, scored against France, and helped Spain win the title.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lamine-Yamal
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, club, position, Spain senior debut, and Euro 2024 participation and award.
  2. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/players/129404/lamine-yamal-nasraoui-ebana
    Supports: Current club, date of birth, position, and Euro 2024 record as youngest player to appear.
  3. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0299-1da96484ee13-427fe7a11603-1000--lamine-yamal-barcelona-and-spain-star-s-champions-league-/
    Supports: Euro 2024 records, including youngest player to make a finals appearance and knockout-stage appearance.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamine_Yamal
    Supports: Euro 2024 squad selection, debut, youngest player record, and goal against France.
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cl77p8z5dr9o
    Supports: Age-related records, Barcelona appearances, and Euro 2024 scoring record.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/362150/lamine-yamal
    Supports: Barcelona player profile, position, nationality, and birthdate.