LAMINE YAMAL BIOGRAPHY – AGE – CAREER – NET-WORTH 
Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, born on July 13, 2007, is a Spanish professional footballer who has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting talents in global football. Playing primarily as a winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team, Yamal has shattered numerous age-related records, showcasing an extraordinary blend of skill, maturity, and impact far beyond his years.
Early Life and Background
Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, within the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia, Spain. His mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Bata, Equatorial Guinea, and his father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Larache, Morocco. They named him Lamine Yamal to honor two individuals who provided them financial assistance before his birth. Yamal is Muslim. His parents separated when he was three, though both remained active in his upbringing. He started playing football at the age of four at a local club, La Torreta, in Granollers, where his mother had moved. He would often split his time between his parents’ respective cities. He has a younger brother, Keyne (born 2022), and a younger sister, Baraa.
Yamal’s exceptional talent was recognized early, leading him to join Barcelona’s famed La Masia youth academy in 2014, at the tender age of seven. He quickly progressed through the ranks, consistently playing in age groups above his own.
Age
As of May 31, 2025, Lamine Yamal is 17 years old. He will celebrate his 18th birthday in July 2025.
Professional Career
Youth Career (2012-2023)
Yamal’s football journey began at La Torreta before he joined Barcelona’s La Masia in 2014. Throughout his years in the academy, he was considered one of its brightest prospects, demonstrating incredible dribbling ability, vision, and goal-scoring prowess. He rapidly ascended through the youth categories, even training with the first team at the request of then-coach Xavi Hernández while still officially part of the U19 squad.
Senior Club Career (2023-Present) – FC Barcelona
Yamal’s senior debut for Barcelona came on April 29, 2023, at just 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, making him the youngest player ever to represent FC Barcelona in a competitive match. His breakthrough season was 2023-2024, where despite being registered with the B squad, he became a regular fixture in the first team under Xavi.
He has continued to set a remarkable array of records in his short but impactful senior career, including:
* Youngest player to start a La Liga game (16 years and 38 days old).
* Youngest player to provide an assist in La Liga (16 years and 45 days old).
* Youngest Barcelona debutant in the Champions League (16 years and 68 days old).
* Youngest starter in Champions League history (16 years and 83 days old).
* Youngest ever goalscorer in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.
* Youngest player ever to reach 100 appearances for Barcelona.
In the 2023-2024 season, he made 50 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 7 goals. In the current 2024-2025 season, he has played 73 games for Barcelona, scoring 14 goals.
International Career (2023-Present) – Spain
Yamal has represented Spain at various youth levels, including U15, U16, U17, and U19. He made his senior international debut for Spain in 2023, becoming the youngest player to represent and score for the country at the age of 16.
He holds several significant international records:
* Youngest player to appear in a UEFA European Championship final (at age 17).
* Youngest player in a European Championship (at age 16).
* Youngest goalscorer in a European Championship (at age 16).
* UEFA European Under-17 Championship top scorer: 2023 (4 goals).
* UEFA European Championship top assist provider: 2024 (4 assists).
Yamal was an integral part of the Spain squad that won the UEFA Euro 2024 title.
Awards and Accolades
Lamine Yamal’s burgeoning career has already been decorated with significant honors:
* La Liga: 2022–23, 2024–25 (with Barcelona)
* Copa del Rey: 2024–25 (with Barcelona)
* Supercopa de España: 2025 (with Barcelona)
* Kopa Trophy: 2024 (awarded to the best young player in the world)
* Tuttosport’s The Youngest Award: 2023
* Globe Soccer Awards – Emerging Player: 2024
* UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024
* La Liga Player of the Month (multiple times)
Lamine Yamal’s net worth is estimated to be between $5-8 million (£4-6 million) as of May 2025. While his current Barcelona salary (including bonuses) is reported to be around €1.67-2.09 million per year (approximately £1.7 million or £26,700-£33,400 per week), a significant portion of his wealth comes from lucrative endorsement deals.
In February 2024, he signed a landmark 10-year contract with Adidas, reportedly worth $34 million, making him one of the sportswear giant’s top football ambassadors. He also has partnerships with other brands like Beats by Dre.
Barcelona has recently extended his contract until 2031. This new deal significantly increases his salary, with a base annual salary of €15 million (£12.5 million/$17 million), potentially rising to €20 million (£17 million/$23 million) with bonuses, translating to a weekly wage of approximately £325,000. This places him among Barcelona’s top earners.
His contract also includes a staggering release clause of €1 billion (£838 million/$1.1 billion), underscoring Barcelona’s commitment to retaining him.
His market value has also seen an exponential rise, with Transfermarkt valuing him at $163 million as of October 2024, making him one of the most valuable players in the world and the most valuable within the Barcelona squad. Financial experts anticipate his net worth to multiply significantly as he continues his career.