Child prodigy Lamine Yamal makes history in EURO

TPO - Spanish striker Lamine Yamal has made history at EURO as the youngest player to start in the finals.

As expected by fans, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente placed Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the opening match of EURO 2024 even though their opponent was Croatia. Lamine Yamal was first called up by Luis de la Fuente in September 2023 and immediately broke the record for the youngest player in history to wear and score for La Roja.

Since then, Lamine Yamal has made a total of 8 appearances for the Spanish national team - an extremely impressive number for a 16-year-old boy. Playing against Croatia, Lamine Yamal conquered another record in his career. He became the youngest player in history to start at EURO, at just 16 years and 338 days.

Lamine Yamal broke quite a bit the old record set by Kacper Kozlowski at EURO 2020. 3 years ago, the Polish midfielder played at the age of 17 years and 246 days. Therefore, the new milestone of the Barcelona prodigy promises to last longer.

In his first appearance at a major international tournament, Yamal was a bit nervous and played poorly in the first half against Croatia. However, after Spain broke the deadlock, the 16-year-old striker gained more confidence.

Yamal celebrates with Carvajal

In the 45+2 minute, Yamal made a cross that Carvajal easily scored from close range. Thus, the Spanish prodigy also kept the record of the youngest player to assist a goal in EURO history.

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