Ebrima Tunkara

Ebrima Tunkara Yataberreh is a Gambian-born Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Barcelona’s youth academy. Born on March 10, 2010 in Lamoi, The Gambia, he is considered one of the brightest prospects at La Masia and has drawn comparisons to Lamine Yamal. Tunkara is known for his technical skill, athleticism, and versatility on the field.

Early life and background: Born in The Gambia, Tunkara moved to Spain with his family in 2017. His father had moved to Cerdanyola del Vallès in 2007, and was able to bring his family to join him a decade later. Shortly after arriving, he joined the youth academy of AEiLL Cerdanyola Mataró, where he was scouted by FC Barcelona.

Club career: Tunkara joined Barcelona’s youth academy in 2018 and has since progressed through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional talent. He moved into La Masia, Barcelona’s renowned youth development program, in 2021. He plays for Barcelona’s Juvenil A, the top youth team, and has also trained with the first team.

International career: Tunkara holds both Gambian and Spanish citizenship. He represents Spain internationally at the youth level, currently playing for the Spain U17 team. He has participated in European Championship qualifiers, scoring three goals and providing an assist in recent matches. In October 2025, he broke one of Lamine Yamal’s records, becoming the youngest player to score a brace for Spain U17. He also became the third youngest player to play for FC Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League in October 2025.

Playing style: Tunkara is a versatile left-footed attacker capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, or left winger. He is praised for his creativity, vision, passing, dribbling, technique, pace, agility, ball control, and finishing.

Net Worth and Salary: Ebrima Tunkara has an estimated net worth of $50,000.

Players in youth academies, even prestigious ones like La Masia, typically receive much lower salaries compared to first-team professional players. While his talent suggests he may command a significant salary in the future, his current earnings are likely minimal as he develops within the youth system.