Lamine Yamal Shines for Spain in Euro 2024
Lamine Yamal, starting in Spain's opening match against Croatia at Euro 2024, has etched his name into the history books with a remarkable double record in the tournament's final stages.
At just 16 years, 11 months, and 2 days old, Yamal has become the youngest player to debut in a European Championship, surpassing the previous record held by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski. Additionally, he is the youngest player to start a match in this competition, breaking the record set by Dutchman Jetro Willems.
The previous record for the youngest player in a European Championship was set by Kozlowski in the 2020 edition (held in 2021) during a match against Spain at La Cartuja in Seville. Three years later, Yamal has shattered this record, debuting at 16 years and 338 days, surpassing both Kozlowski and England's Jude Bellingham.
Furthermore, Yamal's starting position lowers the previous best mark held by Willems, who started at 18 years and 71 days. In the context of Spanish football history, Yamal's debut significantly lowers the previous record held by Pedri, who debuted in a Euro at 18 years and 201 days, also as a starter.
Yamal's historic debut underscores his remarkable talent and the bright future ahead for both him and the Spanish national team.
