Spain’s Lamine Yamal made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player to appear at a men’s European Championship when he took to the field against Croatia at Euro 2024.
At 16 years and 338 days old, Yamal surpassed the previous record set by Poland’s Kacper Kozłowski, who was 17 years and 246 days old when he played against Spain at Euro 2020.
Yamal already holds the records for being the youngest player to feature for Barcelona and the youngest player to start a match in La Liga in the 21st century.
“I think he’s so mature and can already make the difference for us,” former Barça head coach Xavi recently told reporters of Yamal.
“We have to take care of him, but I think he’s ready and I’m not afraid to trust youth.”
Persons:
Yamal, Poland’s Kacper Kozłowski, Dani Carvajal, It’s, Xavi, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Croatia, Spain, La Liga, Champions League
Locations:
Barcelona, Barça’s, Spain