La Masía is a factory of talent, but also of knowledge. At just 16 years old, Lamin Yamal, the wonder kid from La Masía, is already labeled as the new Messi. He has now earned his place in Xavi's first-team squad at Camp Nou. Wearing the number 41 on his back, Yamal made his debut as a substitute for Gavi, coming on after 86 minutes. Despite only having 7 minutes on the pitch, he made a significant impact on the game. So welcome to the football shift, today we are going to explore who Lamin Yamal is, and why he is in Xavi's first-team plans at such a young age.
Lamine Yamal was born on 13 July 2007 in Mataró, Spain. His mother hails from Equatorial Guinea, while his father is Moroccan. Presently, he resides in Granollers. According to SPORT's report in Summer 2014, Lamine Yamal embarked on his football journey at the age of seven with Barça. His initiation into the sport occurred under the guidance of David Sánchez, the prebenjamín coach. Sánchez adeptly assembled a talented group of boys born in 2007, which included the promising left-footed striker Lamine Yamal. yamal’s remarkable progress through different football levels showcases his advanced skills. As an 11 year old, he scored 68 goals for Barca’s Alevín A. Simply absurd. He swiftly transitioned from seven-a-side to 11-a-side after five seasons. Progressing from Infantil B to A, he then faced a setback during the pandemic, enduring nearly a year without play due to confinement measures. Despite this pause, he continued advancing, moving from Infantil to Cadete A and further up to Juvenil A. Messi-style jumps, right? But, Impressively, Lamine made it to the first team after just two and a half seasons in 11-a-side football, a feat even Leo Messi hadn't accomplished, as reported by SPORT. He also had extraordinary success in the under 17 euros competition showcasing his remarkable talents, tallying 4 goals and 2 assists.
So, Both the Barcelona fan community and experts, along with the coaches at La Masia, unequivocally recognized him as the academy's most promising prospect. Subsequently, they recommended that Xavi bring the young talent into the first team. It happened in September 2022. He was called up by Xavi to train with the first team. He was just 15 at that time. Yamal's exceptional performance left a lasting impression on the coach, despite his young age. Recognizing his potential, Xavi continued to involve him with the first team. Barcelona sporting director of football, Mateu Alemany, confirmed the decision. That's how Lamine Yamal got into the first team. On May 29th, 2023, a date that marked a significant milestone, Lamin made his debut against Real Betis. In achieving this feat, he secured his place in history as the youngest player ever to debut in La Liga. Notably, at just 15 years and 219 days old, Lamin's achievement surpassed the debuts of Ansu Fati and Gavi, who were 16 at the time, as well as the legendary Lionel Messi, who made his debut at the age of 17. Lamin's debut game showcased his prowess, even registering a shot on target. “He was almost able to score. He is a special player, he has self-confidence, he can be important, you realize it in training"……. Xavi said in his debut.
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