Sports News of Thursday, 11 July 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

10 enviable records held by Spain teen sensation Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal has become a household name in world football as the young Spaniard continues to mesmerize fans with his dazzling displays on the pitch.

Still only 16 years old, the Barcelona prodigy continues to produce record-breaking performances for the Catalan giants and the Spanish national team, with his latest jaw-dropping performance coming in the Euros semi-final clash against France on Tuesday, July 9.

Yamal scored a stunning goal, curling the ball from 25 yards out to beat France goalkeeper Mike Maignan and become the youngest player to score at the Euros.

The Barcelona winger has also recorded three assists in the tournament, helping La Roja secure their place in the grand finale.

Here is a list of records held by the youngster, who turns 17 in the coming days:

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to score at the Euros.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to assist at the Euros.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to feature at the Euros.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to feature in el Clรกsico.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to score in La Liga game.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to assist in Barรงaโ€™s shirt.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever in Barcelonaโ€™s history to reach 50 official games.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to feature in UEFA Champions League knockout game.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever player to score a brace in La Liga history.

โ—‰ The ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ player ever to reach top three podium of the Golden Boy.

At 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, Lamine made his first-team debut on April 29, 2023, replacing Gavi in the 83rd minute of Barcelona's 4โ€“0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga.

He made his debut for Spain on September 8, 2023, scoring in the 74th minute of a 7โ€“1 thrashing against Georgia.

Lamine will turn 17 on the eve of the Euros final on Saturday, July 13.

WDN