Lamine Yamal reaches 18 years of age as a record breaker

Barça fans around the world have watched Lamine Yamal grow since his debut for the Barça first team at the age of 15. Today, on 13 July 2025, Lamine Yamal reached adulthood as he celebrated his 18th birthday.

A whole host of records before 18

For most footballers when they reach the age of 18, their careers have hardly begun, however, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is no ordinary footballer. The Barça winger, who has recently extended his contract with the Club until 2031, made history when he became the youngest ever starter in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 38 days. The teenager has continued his record breaking ways, most recently becoming the youngest player ever to score twice in a game for the Spanish national side.

Individual awards and key in the team's successes

After setting so many records so far in his brief career, it comes as no surprise to find that Lamine Yamal has already won prestigious individual awards such as the Kopa Trophy, Golden Boy and the breakthrough prize at the Laureus awards.

These awards are not simply to flesh out his biography but have been accompanied by a meteoric rise on the field which has seen the youngster quickly become one of the best players in the world with more than 100 appearances in elite football under his belt.

Established in the elite

Last season, despite being just a teenager, he really came into his own as the man who is capable of unlocking defences and winning matches. In 2024/25 he made 55 appearances for Barça, and he was involved in 39 goals, scoring 18 himself and providing 21 assists. Without doubt, his contribution was vital in helping the side to the domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.

His performances are already burned into the brain of many Barça fans. His goals in the Clásico wins against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Montjuïc and in Saudi Arabia, his strike in the win over Espanyol away from home to clinch the league title and memorable performances in the Champions League against Inter Milan.

Plenty of time left ahead

A start on the field and off the field, his easy going nature and unflappable nature are an inspiration for youngsters the world over. Now, Lamine Yamal moves into adulthood and he will surely have plenty to say with the Barça shirt on his back in the years to come.

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