The Barcelona winger set a new achievement at the age of 16 years and 195 days
Winger Barcelona Lamin Yamalwho scored in the goal Athletic Bilbaoupdated the record for the youngest goalscorer Spanish Cup in the 21st century. The Catalan teenager set a new achievement in age 16 years and 195 days.
The previous record stood for 14 years. It belonged to Juanmi Jimenez from Malaga, who at that time was 16 years 238 days old.
Let us remind you that yesterday, January 24, Yamal put Barcelona ahead in the 34th minute, making the score 2:1 in favor of the visiting team. However, Athletic managed to make a comeback and win a brilliant victory in overtime – 4:2.
Yamal made his debut in the Barcelona first team when he was not yet 16 – this happened in April last year. Then another talent from La Masia became Barcelona’s youngest debutant in La Liga and the fifth youngest player in the history of the Spanish championship.
Subsequently, Lamine, a Spaniard of Moroccan-Equato-Guinean origin, established several more unique achievements. On September 8, he became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Spanish national team.
On October 8, 2023, he became the youngest scorer in La Liga history. Before this, the player entered into a new agreement with Barcelona. The contract runs until the end of June 2026 – this is the maximum period for 16-year-old football players.
This season, Yamal played 29 matches for Barcelona in all competitions, scored three goals and provided five assists.
Source: Sportarena
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