Memes on Twitter/X claim that Lamine Yamal has a son
A 16-year-old Spanish footballer, Lamine Yamal, who plays for La Liga club Barcelona is making headlines after a Spanish TV Station fired analyst German Burgos following a comment about the player ahead of Wednesdayโs Champions League Match.
For the unfamiliar, Barcelona and Paris St Germain refused to give an interview to the specific Spanish TV Station whose analyst has commented on Lamine Yamal.
Following this, the station fired the analyst.
Is footballer Lamine Yamal married and does he have a wife, girlfriend or son
After learning about the incident, football enthusiasts took to social media as they were looking for more information related to young players. Here we have provided every little detail that you need to know about Lamine Yamal.
Who is Lamine Yamal?
For the unversed, Lamine Yamal, born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain on July 13, 2007, as Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a skilled footballer renowned for his position as a right winger.
Lamal literally had a masterclass yesterday. Why are rival fans crying on my tl???!!
pic.twitter.com/nnFxMsOJda— Pranav (@PranavDwiv19709) April 11, 2024
He represents both Barcelona and the Spanish National team. The teen player stands 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and is a blend of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean descent. Yamal is predominantly grew up in Barcelona.
Yamal was born in Spain but his parents are from Morocco and Equatorial Guinea and he is a Muslim by religion. He is single and unmarried and doesn’t have a son or children contrary to rumors.
His career path began within the renowned La Masia academy, where his awe-inspiring talent quickly caught everyoneโs attention leading to his elevation to the Juvenile A team for the 2022-23 season.
Witnessing his exceptional talent and recognizing his potential, Barcelonaโs head coach, Xavi, invited him to train with senior squad members. At the time, the player hadnโt formalized his first professional contract, however, his prowess on the field stood out the most making him a standout talent in everyoneโs eyes.
Debut
Yamal made his debut on April 29 2023 for Barcelonaโs first team when he stepped onto the field in the 83rd minute against Real Betis, replacing Gavi in a decisive 4-0 victory in La Liga.
At the tender age of 15, the player made his name in history as Barcelonaโs youngest first-team player ever. His initiation into the world of professional football coincided with Barcelonaโs victory in the 2022-23 La Liga season, earning him his first title with the club.
His ascent continued as he earned his first start for Barcelona in a 2-0 win over Cรกdiz at Estadi Olรญmpic Lluรญs Companys on August 20, 2023. At the age of 16, he became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona.
He always showcased his versatility as a left-footed forward capable of thriving as a center-forward, attacking midfielder, or winger, often deployed on the right flank.
His stellar performance earned him a standing ovation from the fans upon his substitution and also marked a new milestone as the youngest player to provide an assist in a La Liga game.
Family
Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean Fang mother. He spent his early years in Granollers and Matarรณ, specifically in the Rocafonda neighborhood, before relocating to Barcelona at the age of seven.
Girlfriend
As of now, thereโs no available information available about Lamine Yamalโs dating life. The player is currently dedicated to his game.
Net Worth
According to the data released by Football Observatory, at a mere 16 years old, Lamine Yamalโs net worth has skyrocketed to โฌ1 billion (ยฃ866m/$1bn). For the unfamiliar, only six months ago, the player was valued at โฌ11 million (ยฃ9m/$11m) but now his value stands at โฌ134m.
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