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Published on Nov 1, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
Young FC Barcelona prodigy, Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy at the age of 17. A promising and superstitious talent, ready to mark the future of football.
Lamine Yamal is already very important for the FC Barcelona. He confirmed his status as an exceptional talent by winning the Kopa Trophy at just 17 years old. This prestigious trophy is awarded to the best player under the age of 21. Ranked eighth in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Yamal proves that he is much more than just a hope for Spanish football. His performances on the pitch position him among the most prominent young players in world football. So, he is seen as one of the future faces of the Catalan team.
The unexpected superstition of Lamine Yamal
During the trophy ceremony, the young Spanish international surprised with a reaction full of superstition. Indeed, while her teammate from FC Barcelona, Aitana Bonmatihad just received the Women's Ballon d'Or, she offered Yamal to touch the precious trophy. However, the latter politely declined, believing that it could bring him bad luck. “He asked me if his name was on the Ballon d'Or. I told him I thought it was, and asked him if he wanted to touch it. And he replied: 'No, no, otherwise it will be bad luck',” reported Aitana Bonmati for the media Sports World.
Lamine Yamal has immense potential which continues to attract the attention of fans and football experts. His technique, his speed and his vision of the game already place him among the talents to follow very closely in the coming years. For FC Barcelona, he represents a centerpiece in the making and a guaranteed replacement for the attack.
