Barcelona Wonderkid Lamine Yamal Shatters Records as Youngest Player and Goalscorer in Spain’s Dominant Euro 2024 Qualifying Victory over Georgia.
At the tender age of 16 years and 57 days, Lamine Yamal entered the field, replacing Dani Olmo just before halftime.
In the 74th minute, he etched his name in history by slotting home Spain’s seventh goal from a well-placed cross.
Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata notched a remarkable hat-trick, complemented by a Solomon Kvirkvelia own goal, and strikes courtesy of Olmo and Nico Williams, sealing an emphatic victory.
This feat also saw winger Yamal seize the record as the youngest player to represent Spain, surpassing Gavi, who made his debut at 17 years and 62 days in 2021.
For the budding star, this achievement marks another milestone in a remarkable year, during which he became the youngest player ever to grace La Liga for Barcelona, making his debut in April.
Yamal’s recent performances have been nothing short of outstanding, as he started in Barcelona’s last three matches and earned the coveted title of Man of the Match after contributing two crucial assists in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Villarreal last month.
Overwhelmed by his accomplishments, Yamal shared his joy with Spanish broadcasters Teledeporte, saying, “I’m ecstatic, both for my debut and for scoring a goal. It’s like living in a dream right now. I’m immensely happy and owe it to my teammates, the coach for his unwavering trust, and everyone who has supported me on this incredible journey.”