During the time when the first iPhone was launched in 2007 and Lionel Messi was emerging as a football legend, Lamine Yamal was not even born. Fast forward to 2023, smartphones dominate our lives, Messi has a World Cup under his belt, and Yamal makes a historic debut in La Liga as Barcelona’s youngest player in over a century.
At the tender age of 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days, Yamal stepped onto the field as a substitute for Gavi in Barcelona’s 4-0 trouncing of Real Betis. As per the club’s records, only Armand Martínez-Sagi (1920), Carles Comamala (1903), and Paulino Alcántara (1912) have played for Barcelona at a younger age.
A Memorable Debut for Yamal
Raphinha, who scored Barcelona’s fourth goal against Betis, reminisced about his own football journey at 15, playing for a local team in his neighborhood. He expressed awe at Yamal’s debut and rued the missed opportunity for the youngster to score, thwarted by Betis goalkeeper Rui Silva’s incredible save.
A Bright Future Ahead
Barcelona manager Xavi encouraged Yamal to take risks during his debut and praised his fearless attitude and exceptional talent. Xavi envisions a bright future for the young prodigy, believing that Yamal has the potential to establish himself as a cornerstone of the team and leave an indelible mark on the club’s history.
As Barcelona leads La Liga with an 11-point advantage and only six games remaining, Yamal’s historic debut adds to the club’s illustrious legacy. With his raw talent and fearless spirit, the sky’s the limit for this 15-year-old sensation.
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