Breaking Pele's 66-year-old record and achieving feats that even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could only dream of at his age, Yamal has solidified his status as a true superstar in football.
Lamine Yamal has undeniably left a lasting mark on football over the past year, reaching the pinnacle on Sunday by becoming the youngest player ever to win a European Championship or World Cup, at just 17 years and one day old.
Playing for Barcelona, Yamal played a pivotal role in their 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final, setting up Nico Williams' opening goal and forcing Jordan Pickford into two impressive saves.
Yamal's Euro 2024 performance was record-breaking: he was involved in more goals than anyone else in the tournament, scoring one goal and providing four assists. His achievement of setting up goals in the quarter-final, semi-final, and final has never been matched before in European Championship history.
His exceptional contributions did not go unnoticed, as he was rightfully named the Young Player of the Tournament.
"I am very happy, this is a dream," Yamal said. "I'm looking forward to returning to Spain and celebrating with all the fans. It's the best birthday present ever."
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand described the teenager as a "sensation."
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