Lamine Yamal, the 18‑year‑old prodigy of FC Barcelona, received the revered number 10 jersey from club president Joan Laporta—a historic handover following the legacy of legends like Messi, who wore it for 17 years. This moment marks Yamal as the symbolic heir to that storied mantle.
His appointment comes after his contract was extended until 2031, capping a meteoric rise that included winning a domestic treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa) in the 2024–25 season and lifting the Euro 2024 trophy with Spain.
Yamal has been a member of Barcelona’s first team since April 29, 2023, when he made his debut at just 15 years and 290 days old. To date, he has scored 26 competitive goals wearing the Blaugrana shirt in over 108 first-team appearances.
Titles won with Barça in La Liga:
-La Liga Champion: 2022–23, 2024–25 (two titles)
-Copa del Rey: 2024–25 (one title)
-Spanish Super Cup: 2024–25 (one title)
First‑team debut: April 29, 2023
Time in first team: From spring 2023 to present (2+ years)
Goals scored for Barça: 26 competitive goals in 108 matches.
