Less football-loving EuroCup spectators suddenly found themselves faced with a host of new faces shining with their own light. One of the most striking cases is that of Lamine Yamal, the new star of the national team and one of the most promising people in modern football.
In just a year, Yamal has practically gone from anonymous to world fame, since he only has one full season as a professional football player.
Born in Esplugas de Llobregat to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother? He grew up in Rocafond, a district of Mataro (Barcelona). In sports terms, Yamal is the result Masia, the famous youth academy of FC Barcelona. Starting on the flanks or in wing positions, he stood out from an early age for his speed, dribbling skills and ability to create plays.
His performance allowed him to be named in the 2022–2023 season Javi, then the first team coach who will train and play with the first team. That season he played a match coming off the bench, being youngest player in history to debut and score in La Liga.
However, it was last season that his career took a sharp leap: 50 games, 5 goals and 5 assists, behind him excellent performances and memorable games.
Now, just 8 countries of the world (and two goals), no one disputes his position in the starting lineup Spanish choice. In addition, the striker has just broken another record for fastest time in a Spain shirt: last Saturday against Croatia, Yamal became youngest player in history to play at the European Championshipsahead of other stars such as Bellingham or Musiala.