Lamine Yamal, the young Spanish midfielder, etched his name into the history books at Euro 2024 by becoming the youngest player to score a goal in the tournament. At just 16 years and 362 days old, Yamal equalized against France in the 21st minute, breaking the record previously held by Switzerland’s Johan Vonlathen since 2004.
Yamal’s achievement extends beyond his goal. He is also the youngest player to ever feature in the Euros and is poised to become a major figure in the tournament. Not only has he shown exceptional talent on the pitch, but he is also the joint assist leader with three assists, adding to his already impressive performance.
His record-breaking goal also makes him the youngest player to score in either the Euros or the FIFA World Cup. Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer, previously held the record for the youngest World Cup goalscorer at 17 years and 239 days old.
Yamal’s remarkable performance highlights the bright future of Spanish football and has made him the most talked-about player at Euro 2024. His talent and achievements are sure to continue to capture attention as the tournament progresses.
