The year 2023 was that of revelation for Lamine Yamal. Propelled to the forefront with FC Barcelona, the young Spanish right winger quickly established himself as a centerpiece of the Blaugrana eleven, despite his 16 years. This remarkable precocity earned him his first call-ups to the Spanish team, before being selected to participate in Euro 2024 in Germany. Under the colors of La Roja, the jewel from La Masia shone alongside executives like Rodri and other talents such as Nico Williams and Dani Olmo.
Already a decisive passer during the round of 16 against Georgia, Yamal continued his momentum in the quarter-finals against Germany. But it was in the semi-final against France that Yamal really made an impression. With a sublime goal, he greatly contributed to the qualification of his team. In the final against England, the Catalan prodigy once again showed his sense of teamwork by delivering an offering to Nico Williams, allowing the Spanish selection to win their fourth European championship title.
Yamal reveals his toughest opponent
After this eventful summer, Yamal was awarded the Golden Boy trophy in December, succeeding Jude Bellingham. Asked by Tuttosport after his coronation on the defender who gave him the most trouble since his debut, Barça’s number 19 did not have his tongue in his pocket.
“David Raum, the left back of Germany and RB Leipzig”he replied. “A tough and aggressive defender. During Euro 2024, in the quarter-final against the Germans (2-1), he proved to be a difficult rival to defeat. »
