Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana better known as Lamine Yamal was born on July 13, 2007 in Municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain.

Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He is known for his exceptional dribbling skills, speed, vision, and creativity, and is considered one of the most promising young talents in world football.

Background: Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, to parents who immigrated from Africa. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Morocco, and his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea. His grandmother immigrated from Morocco in 1988. Yamal’s parents separated when he was three, but both remained involved in his upbringing. He spent his early childhood in Rocafonda, a working-class neighborhood in Mataró, Catalonia, which he pays tribute to by making a gesture of the numbers 304 (the last digits of the area’s postcode) when celebrating goals.

He started playing football at the local club La Torreta at the age of four. Yamal joined FC Barcelona’s prestigious La Masia youth academy at the age of seven in 2014 and quickly progressed through the ranks, often playing above his age group.

Breakthrough: Yamal’s rapid ascent at FC Barcelona began when he trained with the first team at age 15, at the request of former coach Xavi Hernández. He made his first team debut on April 29, 2023, becoming the youngest player to do so at 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old. In October 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, which included a €1 billion buyout clause. He has set numerous records, such as becoming the youngest player to score in La Liga history and the youngest to score a brace in a La Liga match. Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s domestic treble victory in the 2024-2025 season. Ahead of the 2025–2026 season, he inherited the iconic number 10 jersey. He won the Kopa Trophy in both 2024 and 2025, becoming the first player to win the award for the best player under 21 twice.

International career: Yamal has represented Spain at various youth levels. He became the youngest player to debut and score for the Spanish senior national team at 16 years and 57 days on September 8, 2023, during a Euro 2024 qualifier. He was a crucial part of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 victory, becoming the youngest player to participate in and win a European Championship, and also won the tournament’s Young Player Award. He often wears boots displaying the flags of Spain, Morocco, and Equatorial Guinea to honor his heritage.

Playing style: Primarily a right-winger, Yamal is known for cutting inside onto his left foot. He is praised for his close ball control, agility, vision, and ability to take on defenders, drawing comparisons to players like Lionel Messi and Neymar. He possesses a high footballing IQ, making intelligent runs and passes.

Personal life: Yamal is Muslim and resides in Spain. His personal life has also been in the news due to events like his father being involved in a stabbing attack and a controversy surrounding his 18th birthday party in July 2025.

Net Worth: Lamine Yamal has an estimated net worth of $10 million. This figure is primarily driven by his endorsement deals, as his club salary has seen a significant increase but was not initially the main contributor to his wealth. 

Club Salary: Yamal’s salary under his contract until June 2026 was around £1.7 million annually, including bonuses.

His recent long-term contract with Barcelona, which is set to run until June 2031, is reportedly structured to make him one of Barcelona’s highest-paid players. This deal could potentially reach a value of $45.3 million per year gross, including wages, bonuses, and contract fees. Some reports suggest his new base salary is around €30 million annually before tax, potentially rising to €40 million with bonuses, or that he could earn up to €15 million net with all variables.

Endorsement Deals:

Adidas: Yamal signed a 10-year deal with Adidas in February 2024, reportedly worth $34 million. He wears Adidas X Crazyfast boots and is the second player, after Lionel Messi, to endorse Messi’s signature line, the Spark Gen10s.

Beats by Dre: In 2025, Yamal joined Beats by Dre as a brand ambassador.

Visa: In September 2025, Yamal signed a sponsorship deal with Visa, valued at €200 million.

Other Endorsements: He also has deals with other brands, including OPPO Electronics, Konami’s eFootball, and Powerade.

Market Value: Lamine Yamal’s market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €200 million, making him one of the world’s most valuable players.