FC Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal etched his name in the record books, notching his 100th professional appearance against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
The 17-year-old winger, donning the number 19 jersey, reached this milestone in just 219 days, a testament to his rapid rise to prominence.
Yamal’s impressive tally includes 82 outings for the Catalan giants and 17 caps for the Spanish national team.
The youngster has already found the back of the net 21 times (18 for Barça and 3 for La Roja) and has provided 30 assists (22 for the Blaugrana and 8 for Spain).
The Mataro-born prodigy made his professional debut for FC Barcelona on April 29, 2023, at the tender age of 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He came off the bench, replacing Gavi, in the 83rd minute of the 4-0 thrashing of Betis at Spotify Camp Nou.
Later that year, on September 8, Yamal made his international debut for Spain, coming on for Dani Olmo against Georgia in Tbilisi. The teenager scored one of the goals in the 1-7 rout, announcing his arrival on the global stage.
Yamal’s remarkable ascent has seen him break records for precocity in debut and first goal, both at club and national team levels. His pace, skill, and vision on the pitch have drawn comparisons to some of the greatest wingers in the game.
Lamine has accumulated an impressive array of accolades, including La Liga and European Championship titles, as well as numerous individual honors such as the prestigious Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy awards, which are among the most coveted recognitions in football.
As Yamal continues to defy his age and impress audiences worldwide, one thing is certain – the future of football is in good hands. The FC Barcelona youngster is undoubtedly a name to watch, and his century mark achievement is just the beginning of what promises to be an illustrious career.
Here are the summary of Yaml’s 100 official matches for club and country.
Games
La Liga – 59 matches
Copa del Rey – 3
Supercopa de Espana – 4
UEFA Champions League – 17
International Friendlies – 3
European Championship – 7
Euro Qualifiers – 7
Total – 100 matches
Goals
Barcelona – 18
Spain – 3
Total – 21 goals
Assists
Barcelona – 22
Spain – 8
Total- 30 assists
Trophies
Barcelona – 2
Spain – 1
Total – 3 trophies
