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Only 17 years and 3 monthsthe gifted Lamine Yamal continues to establish himself as one of the greatest talents in European and world football. Indeed, the young left-hander has just achieved another impressive feat by now establishing himself as the first European player to reach 17 international selections before his 18 ans.
The player from Morocco and the Equatorial Guineatrained in FC Barcelonacelebrated his debut with the Spanish selection on September 8, 2023 against the Georgiaat only 16 years old. Since then, the young teenager has seized all the opportunities offered under the direction of Luis de la Fuentequickly adapting internationally.
Lamine Yamal does better than Wayne Rooney and Kylian Mbappé
His consistency and maturity despite his young age are remarkable. Lamine Yamal already surpasses many legendary players in terms of precocity like Jamal Musiala, Wayne Rooney or even Kylian Mbappé.
This record will only strengthen his status as a future star and confirms that he will be a key element for the future of “Roja”. His vision of the game, his speed, his technique and his composure in front of goal allowed him to find a place of choice within the Iberian armada, European champions last July.
Below is the ranking of young European players having reached 17 caps before the age of 20:
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): 17 caps before the age of 18 (New record)
- Jamal Musiala (Germany): 17 caps at 19 years old
- Wayne Rooney (England): 17 caps at 20
- Kylian Mbappé (France): 17 caps at 20 years old
- Ansu Fati (Spain): 17 caps at 20 years old
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