The 17 year old Yamal Laminate He is enjoying his vacation in Kos, shortly before returning to his duties.
However, one of the many photos he posted during his vacation seems to have made an impression, as a message appears on the TV – cut out – saying “Let your kids train like Real Madrid…”
The records
At 16 years and 362 days, he became the youngest man to score in European football history – and left everyone in awe. “A superstar is born,” former England striker Gary Lineker told BBC One. “It was the moment of the game, probably the highlight of the whole tournament.” “Just unbelievable,” added former England striker Alan Shearer. “At that age, it’s just outrageous.”
Lamin Yamal spent 10 of his 17 years playing for Barça. His surname is Nasarawi Empana, not Yamal. That is his middle name. The son of a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother, he was born in Espluges, but his family moved first to Mataro and then to Granolies. He now lives in La Masia. Coaches and teammates are not alone in his impressive talent. They speak of a humble, shy child with an excellent attitude.
The beginning of a brilliant career
His football career began – probably without him or his family realising at the time – in the summer of 2014. At just 7 years old, he began training in Barcelona’s youth system.
From the beginning he stood out for the perfection of his technique and his gifts. His left foot is a marvel, capable of finishing, dribbling and passing with surgical precision. His coaches position him as a striker, although in Barça’s 1-3-2-1 formation he can also adapt to the left-back position.