At 15 years old, he is regarded as one of the most promising players of the coming years and has just secured a spot in Xavi’s squad.
It takes something special to become the youngest player in the history of the Barcelona being called up for a match. La Masia’s famous youth academy has produced true football legends, but none of them – not even Lionel Messi, Xavi or Charles Puyol – had made his first team debut as soon as he did lamina jamal.
Yamal has not even turned 16 yet, he will do so in July, but he has been in the first team of Barca for some time. Xavi called up the winger to train with his team last year and has clearly impressed enough to earn a chance to play in the first team, as in last weekend’s game against Betis has arrivedor debut
The performance of the youngsters in the lower categories has already provoked the first comparisons with the greats Leo Messi. Not only because Yamal is a talented attacking midfielder with a beautiful left foot, but also because he has emerged as a potential star with a different path.
WHO jamal and why is he alone in Barca’s first team plans 15 years? NXGN take a closer look at La Masia’s newest jewel…
Source: Goal