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- Made senior debut at the age of 15
- European Championship winner with Spain
- Has La Liga goal record in his sights
WHAT HAPPENED?
La Masia graduate Yamal has been rewriting the history books since stepping out of a famed academy system at the age of 15. He is already the youngest player to figure for Barca in a competitive fixture and the youngest to register a goal for them in La Liga.
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Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Yamal has also been starring at international level – becoming a European Championship winner with Spain the day after his 17th birthday. The confidence and momentum established at that tournament has carried over into the 2024-25 campaign.
DID YOU KNOW?
The highly-rated youngster, who is favourite to capture Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy crowns this season, bagged a brace for Barca in their 4-1 victory over Girona. Those efforts have taken him to three for the season and eight in total across his outings in the Spanish top-flight.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT?
Fellow home-grown star Fati netted 11 La Liga goals before turning 18 – a club record in Catalunya. Given that Yamal will not reach a landmark birthday until July 2025, the expectation is that he will soar beyond that mark and help himself to another slice of history.
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