Lamine Yamal, born in Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona) on July 13, 2007, is the biggest football revelation in recent years. Despite his young age, his talent is undeniable, and his statistics at such a young age already surpass those of football legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, Diego Armando Maradona, and Johan Cruyff.

An Impressive Debut and Shocking Stats

Lamine Yamal has achieved milestones that surpass even the most optimistic expectations. At just 15 years and 290 days old, he debuted for the FC Barcelona first team on April 29, 2023, becoming the youngest debutant in the club’s history. He also became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history, the youngest player to debut in the Champions League, and the youngest to play for the Spain national team.

As for his statistics, at such a young age, he’s already played 106 matches (89 with Barcelona and 17 with the national team), with 79 starts and 7,158 minutes on the field. In total, he has scored 23 goals and provided 31 assists, numbers that reflect his maturity and skill on the pitch.

Comparing with the Football Giants

When comparing Lamine Yamal's stats with those of other football giants, the differences are evident. Pelé, who debuted for Santos at 15 years and 10 months, scored his first goal in a friendly and, by the age of 17, was already starring in the World Cup. Maradona debuted for Argentinos Juniors at 15 years and 11 months, and his first World Cup goal for Argentina came at the age of 21.

Johan Cruyff, on the other hand, debuted for Ajax at 17 and a half, and in his first season in Eredivisie, he scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, at the same age as Lamine, had played only seven matches for Barcelona, with no debut for Argentina, and without scoring or assisting in any of those games.

The Future is Lamine Yamal's

With statistics that surpass those of players who have defined an era, Lamine Yamal shows that he has a bright future ahead. Although he still has time before reaching adulthood, he is already positioning himself as one of the greatest footballing talents in the world. Without a doubt, his precocity in the sport places him in an exclusive group of players whose impact on the history of football will be immense.