16 years and 338 days. At this age, Lamine Yamal, the talented young footballer of "Barcelona," made history by becoming the youngest player to participate in the European Championship. His debut took place in the starting lineup of the Spanish national team against Croatia in the first round of Group B of EURO 2024.
Before this, the record belonged to Polish player Kacper Kozłowski, who at the age of 17 years and 8 months played in EURO 2020 against Spain (1-1). This record stood for several years, but Yamal managed to break it, showcasing his skills on the field.
Lamine Yamal, who has already established himself in "Barcelona," has become not only the pride of his club but also of his entire country. His confident play and tactical maturity, beyond his years, have attracted the attention of many experts and fans. Playing on such a major tournament at such a young age speaks volumes about his immense potential and outstanding abilities.
It is also worth noting that the youngest goal scorer in the European Championships remains Swiss player Johan Vonlanthen. He scored against France in EURO 2004 at the age of 18 years and 4 months. The second place in this regard is held by the famous Wayne Rooney, who scored at EURO 2004 at the age of 18 years and 7 months.
