Already during Euro 2024, he reached a new level, offering magical moments on the biggest stage. He will be rewarded by Spain in the upcoming international matches against Denmark and Serbia with the number 10 jersey.
La Roja have announced their shirt numbers for the upcoming Nations League clashes, and with Dani Olmo missing through injury, the 17-year-old will wear the Grail.
Yamal dubbed by Messi
There had been speculation that Lamine Yamal would take Lionel Messi’s coveted 10 at Barcelona this summer, with Ansu Fati’s future uncertain, but he ended up wearing the number 17, which Messi also wore before inherit Ronaldinho’s 10.
Meanwhile, the Argentine superstar announced that 10 Adidas athletes – including Yamal – will wear special “Messi +10” shoes, as part of their latest promotional campaign, reports MD. Vicky Lopez, who also plays for Barcelona, was also selected, as were American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan and future Manchester City starlet Claudio Echeverri.