Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, is one of the most promising talents in world football. A left-footed right winger with exceptional pace, dribbling, and technical skills, Yamal currently plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga and the Spain national team.
Yamal represented Spain at the UEFA Euro 2024, playing an important role in helping his country win their fourth title. He also won the tournament’s Young Player Award. He was awarded the Kopa Trophy in 2024 for the world’s best under-21 player of the year.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Full Name | Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana |
| Date of Birth | 13 July 2007 |
| Age | 17 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of Birth | Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Ethnicity | Equatoguinean (mother) and Moroccan (father) |
| Position(s) | Right Winger |
| Current Club | FC Barcelona |
| Jersey Number | 19 |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Youth Academy | La Masia (FC Barcelona) |
| International Debut | 8 September 2023 (Spain senior team) |
| Transfer Market Value | €150 million |
Lamine Yamal’s football journey began when he joined FC Barcelona’s prestigious academy, La Masia, at the age of six in 2014. By the 2022–23 season, Yamal had already been included in Barcelona’s Juvenil A (under-19) team, surpassing his age group.
Yamal made his senior debut for Barcelona on 29 April 2023, in a La Liga match against Real Betis. At just 15 years and 9 months, he became the youngest player to feature for Barcelona’s first team since 1922.
The 2023–24 season marked Yamal’s true emergence as a Barcelona first-team player. In the UEFA Champions League, Yamal continued to break records, becoming the youngest Barcelona player to start a Champions League match and the youngest to score in the competition.
In the 2023-24 season, Yamal scored 5 goals and 5 assists in the La Liga. His outstanding performances earned him the Golden Boy Youngest Award and the Kopa Trophy in 2024.
Yamal started the 2024–25 season strongly. He scored 5 goals and provided 9 assists in 16 appearances in the La Liga (as of Matchday 18 of 38).
Yamal made his senior debut for Spain on 8 September 2023, in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Georgia. At 16 years and 57 days, he became the youngest player and goalscorer in Spain’s history, breaking records previously held by his Barcelona teammate Gavi.
Yamal represented Spain at the UEFA Euro 2024, scoring 1 goal and 4 assists in helping his country win their fourth title.
Lamine Yamal’s Net Worth in 2024
As of 2024, Lamine Yamal’s net worth is estimated to be around €2–3 million. This valuation is based on his earnings from his contract with FC Barcelona, sponsorships, and other endorsements.
Yamal’s current transfer market value is €150 million.
Salary
According to his current contract with Barcelona, Lamine Yamal earns an estimated €1.67 million base salary per season, excluding bonuses, or €32,115 gross per week.
He earned €1.67 million for Barcelona in the 2023-24 season. He will earn €1.67 million gross salary for the 2024-25 season for Barcelona.
Contract
Lamine Yamal has 2 years left on his current contract with Barcelona, until June 30, 2026. He has a €3.34 million gross salary remaining on his contract.
Here’s a table showing Yamal’s contract breakdown.
| Season | Weekly Salary | Annual Salary | Age | Club |
| 2024–25 | €32,115 | €1,670,000 | 17 | Barcelona |
| 2025–26 | €32,115 | €1,670,000 | 18 | Barcelona |
| Total | €3,340,000 |
Yamal’s Agent Jorge Mendes has said Lamine Yamal will sign a new contract with Barcelona. “Of course he will renew his deal with Barça,” Mendes told reporters. “Lamine is a Barça fan and he’s going to sign a new contract.” The Barcelona youngster is expected to pen a new lucrative contract soon extending until 2030.
Lamine Yamal’s Stats
[As of Matchday 18, 2024-25 Season]
| Competition | Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| La Liga | 2023–24 | 37 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024–25 | 16 | 5 | 9 | |
| Champions League | 2023–24 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
International Career
[As of October 2024]
| Year | Appearances (Caps) | Goals | Assists |
| 2023-present | 17 | 3 | 8 |
Achievements
- Youngest player and scorer for Spain’s national team.
- Youngest player to score in La Liga and El Clásico.
- Key contributor to Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 victory, earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
- Recipient of the Kopa Trophy in 2024 as the best under-21 player in the world.
Age
Born on 13 July 2007, Lamine Yamal is 17 years old.
Height
He is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.
Religion
Yamal is Muslim. He has openly expressed his faith and continues to embrace his religion as an important part of his personal identity.
Idol
“My idol as a child was Neymar, although Messi was the best, the way Ney played and the way he was… I loved it,” Yamal told La Liga TV.
Yamal has said that he admired Neymar’s style, confidence, and improvisation. He also said that he watched all of Neymar’s videos and goals.
Yamal has said that he respects Messi and considers him the best, but that he’s fascinated by Neymar’s style.
Father
Yamal’s father is Mounir Nasraoui, a building painter.
Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was born on 13 July 2007 in Esplugues de Llobregat, in the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia, to waitress Sheila Ebana and building painter Mounir Nasraoui. His parents separated when Yamal was three, although both remained present through his childhood.
On 14 August 2024, it was reported by La Vanguardia that Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, had been stabbed in a car park in Mataró. It was later reported that Nasraoui was in hospital in a stable condition.
Jersey Number
Barcelona wunderkind Yamal wears number 19 for Barcelona.
Boots
Yamal plays with the Adidas F50 boots.
Girlfriend
Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona and Spain football prodigy, has recently been linked to Anna Gegnoso, a 19-year-old Italian model and social media influencer.
Their relationship rumors surfaced in December 2024 after the two were spotted shopping together at La Roca Village in Barcelona, as captured in a video shared on Instagram.
Yamal was previously in a public relationship with Alex Padilla, whom he introduced during Spain’s Euro 2024 victory celebrations. The relationship ended shortly after.
