Child prodigy Lamine Yamal makes EURO history

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

As expected by football fans, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has placed Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the opening match of EURO 2024, even though their opponent is 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 has broken quite a bit of the old record set by Kacper Kozlowski at EURO 2020. Three 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 became more confident.

Yamal celebrates with Carvajal

In the 45+2 minute, Yamal made a signature cross that helped Carvajal score easily from close range. Thus, the Spanish prodigy also holds the record for the youngest player to assist a goal in EURO history.

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