Lamine Yamal. El chico prodigio

In 2023, at just sixteen years old, Lamine Yamal made his debut for the Spanish national team, becoming both the youngest player ever to play for La Roja and its youngest goalscorer. Two more records for him, who by then had already amassed a considerable number of historic achievements at FC Barcelona. His inclusion in the squad for EURO 2024 was no surprise, but his performance in the tournament certainly was. He was adored by the fans and acclaimed by the press. His dazzling displays helped Spain secure victory and led to him being named UEFA's Most Valuable Young Player. His meteoric rise began in the humble neighborhood of Rocafonda in Mataró, 30 kilometers northeast of Barcelona, ​​where he first kicked a ball at the age of five. This biography, enriched by the opinions of those who know him best —former coaches, friends, and journalists— tells the story of the child prodigy destined to shape the future of football.