Lamine Yamal has taken a significant step in his young career by being assigned the iconic number 10 jersey for Spain’s upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark and Serbia.

At just 17 years old, the FC Barcelona forward has cemented himself as one of the brightest talents in world football, and his selection for the iconic number reflects his growing role in Luis de la Fuente’s squad.

The number 10 has historically been worn by some of the greatest footballers, highlighting the trust the coaching staff has in Yamal. The young star already made a significant impact during Euro 2024, where Spain emerged victorious, with Yamal playing a key role.

Now, wearing the number 10 jersey brings even greater responsibility to his international career, where he is expected to continue being a decisive player for Spain.

At his club, FC Barcelona, Yamal wears the number 19, though there had been speculation that he might inherit the number 10 previously worn by Lionel Messi. However, the club opted not to place that kind of pressure on their youngest player. Nonetheless, with the Spanish national team, Yamal seems ready to take on the challenge of wearing one of the most symbolic numbers in football history.