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Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Spain national team ²⁵. He is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in world football, known for his daring dribbling and key role in his team's success ⁷⁸.

Early Life and Background

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana was born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, located in the Barcelona metropolitan area in Catalonia, Spain ¹⁵. He has a diverse heritage; his father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Larache, Morocco, and his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Bata, Equatorial Guinea ¹. Interestingly, his father is a known fan of FC Real Madrid, a rival club to FC Barcelona ⁴.

Career with FC Barcelona

Yamal is a product of FC Barcelona's renowned youth academy, La Masia ³⁷. His career took a significant turn in September 2022 when he was invited to train with FC Barcelona's first team, alongside other promising youngsters from the Juvenil squad ⁴. He typically operates as an 'inverted' right-wing attacker, utilizing his left foot ².

In the 2025/2026 season, Yamal played a pivotal role in FC Barcelona's title win, contributing significantly with 16 goals and 11 assists. His performances throughout the season earned him the title of La Liga Player of the Season ³.

International Career

Yamal is an international player for Spain ⁵. As of July 2026, the 19-year-old prodigy is preparing for his first FIFA World Cup final, solidifying his status as one of the best players in world football ⁶.