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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is drawing widespread attention with his extraordinary achievements, even as Rodri claims this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Yamal, however, has secured the highly regarded Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s best young player, and this has further propelled him into the spotlight.
At just 17 years old, Yamal has managed to capture not only the Kopa Trophy but also a place in the top 10 of the Ballon d’Or rankings, marking an incredible milestone as the youngest to do so.
This achievement adds to Yamal’s growing list of records, a journey that began when he made his debut for Barcelona at just 15 years old in a match against Betis.
Since then, he has been smashing records ever since, and his rise has been nothing short of spectacular. His early start has allowed him to accomplish feats that others can only dream of achieving over the span of their careers.
Notable records held by Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal holds several records. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Youngest player to score for FC Barcelona: At the age of 16 years and 87 days, he scored against Granada.
Youngest player to score in La Liga: Aged 16 years and 87 days, scored against Granada.
Youngest player to score a brace in La Liga: Aged 16 years and 213 days, also against Granada.
Youngest player to score in a Clasico: Madrid 0-4 FC Barcelona, on 26 October 2024.
Youngest player to score in Copa del Rey: He scored at San Mamés at the age of 16 years and 195 days.
Youngest player to score in Spanish Super Cup: He scored the 2-0 against Osasuna in 2024.
Youngest player to score for Spain: Aged 16 years and 57 days against Georgia.
Youngest player to score in a European Championship: Against France at the age of 16 years and 362 days.
Youngest player to assist for Barça: Aged 16 years 45 days in Villarreal 3-4 Barça.
Youngest player to assist in La Liga: Aged 16 years 45 days in Villarreal 3-4 Barça.
Youngest player to assist in the Champions League: 16 years and 153 days, surpassing Bojan Krkic.
Youngest player to assist in a Champions League knockout: At 16 years and 153 days, surpassing Bojan Krkic.
Youngest player to assist in a European Championship: Aged 16 years 339 days against Croatia.
Youngest player to assist in the final of a major tournament: Assisted Nico Williams in the 2-1 win over England.
Youngest player to score 10 G/A in La Liga.
It is just the beginning for Lamine Yamal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Youngest player to score and assist in the final of a major tournament.
Youngest player to play in a derby: Aged 16 years and 280 days in October 2023.
Youngest player to play in a Champions League play-off: Against Napoli.
Youngest player to play in the Spanish Super Cup.
Youngest player to make his debut for Spain: At 16 years and 57 days.
Youngest player to play in a European Championship.
Youngest player to play in a European Championship knockout match.
Youngest player to play in the final of a major tournament.
Youngest player to play 50 official matches for Barça: 16 years, 10 months and 6 days.
Youngest player to play 10 Champions League matches: 16 years, 278 days.
Youngest player to start in La Liga: 16 years, 38 days.
Youngest player to start in the Champions League: 16 years and 83 days.
Youngest player to start a European Championship: 16 years and 339 days.
Youngest player to win an MVP in a European Championship match.
Youngest player to win a European Championship.
Youngest player to win a major tournament.