Lamine Yamal: A Record Smasher at FC Barcelona
**Youngest Player to Appear for FC Barcelona：**records/'>Lamine Yamal at 15 years and 290 days old.
On April 29, 2023, during La Liga’s Matchday 32, Lamine Yamal entered the game in the 83rd minute, marking his debut for Barcelona’s first team at the age of 15 years and 290 days. This broke the club’s long-standing record held by Vicenç Martínez, who debuted in 1941 at 16 years and 280 days.
Statistically, Yamal played 11 minutes, recording 1 shot on target, 2 successful dribbles, and completed 8 passes with a 100% pass accuracy.
**La Liga’s Youngest Player to Provide an Assist：**Lamine Yamal at 16 years and 45 days old
On August 27, 2023, during La Liga’s Matchday 3 of the 2023/24 season, Barcelona vs Villarreal, with Lamine Yamal starting the match.
In the 12th minute, he delivered a brilliant assist to Gavi, opening the scoring for Barcelona. At just 16 years and 45 days old, Yamal set a record as the youngest player to provide an assist in La Liga match in the 21st century.
**Youngest Player to Start and Score for the Spain National Team：**Lamine Yamal at 16 years and 57 days old
Not only Barcelona but also the Spanish national team have been drawn to Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary talent. While 🇲🇦Morocco openly expressed their desire for him to represent their national team, it’s clear that the allure of playing for Spain was far greater.
In September 2023, Yamal was called up by Spanish head coach Luis de la Fuente for the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Although Lamine Yamal didn’t make the starting XI in his debut, he was brought on as a substitute in the first half to replace the injured Marco Asensio.
At just 16 years and 57 days old, Yamal broke the record for the youngest player to start for Spain, previously held by Gavi.
Additionally, in the 74th minute, Yamal scored his first international goal for Spain. Positioned on the right wing, he received the ball, cut inside on his stronger left foot, and curled a shot into the far top corner of the net, displaying a finish that resembled the trademark style of Messi.
**Youngest Goalscorer in La Liga：**Lamine Yamal at 16 years and 87 days old
On October 8, 2023, in the Matchday 9 of La Liga, Lamine Yamal, at just 16 years and 87 days old, netted his maiden goal for Barcelona after hitting the woodwork twice. This strike not only made him the youngest player to score for Barcelona but also the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history, surpassing the previous record set by Olinga at 16 years and 98 days.
**Youngest Player to Score in the UEFA European Championship:**Lamine Yamal at 16 years and 362 days old
On July 9, 2024, at just 16 years and 362 days old, Spain’s “football prodigy” Lamine Yamal broke the record for the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history with a stunning “banana shot” goal.
As referenced by: uefa
**Youngest Player to Reach 50 Appearances for FC Barcelona：**records/'>Lamine Yamal at 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days old
On May 19, 2024, in the 37th matchday of La Liga, Barcelona’s young talent Lamine Yamal was named in the starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano.
At only 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days old, Yamal reached a major milestone with his 50th first-team cap for the Braca, becoming the youngest player in club history to achieve this feat. It’s a record that will likely be tough for anyone.
As referenced by: Official FC Barcelona Website
**Youngest player nominated for the Ballon d’Or：**Lamine Yamal at 16 years and 362 days old
On September 5, 2024, the Ballon d’Or nominees were revealed, with Lamine Yamal making his debut on the list. At just 16 years and 362 days old, he became the youngest player in history to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. For comparison, the previous youngest nominee was 🇫🇷Kylian Mbappé, who, at the age of 18 years and 293 days, was nominated for the 2017 Ballon d’Or on October 9, 2017.
Additionally, the youngest-ever Ballon d’Or winner is 🇧🇷Ronaldo Nazário, who claimed the award at the age of 21. I believe Yamal will be able to break this record in the next four years.
As referenced by:Ballon d’Or 2024/25 | UEFA.com
