Everything About Lamine Yamal’s Family- Girlfriend, Parents, Siblings & More on the 16-Year-Old Playing for Spain

It took just one season for Lamine Yamal to become a household name in Spain. The 16-year-old dazzled for Barcelona last season as he broke multiple records and earned himself a call-up to Spain’s national team for Euro 2024. Graduating from La Masia, there have already been comparisons with Lionel Messi. But, his prodigious talent is not the only factor in the youngster’s rapid rise.

The star’s family has played a pivotal role in his becoming a soccer player. They recognized his passion from a young age and enrolled him at La Masia at the age of 7. Today, while the whole of Spain is cherishing the gift of Lamine Yamal, very little is known about the unsung heroes. So let’s find out more about the family of one of La Liga’s most exciting talents.

The family that shaped Lamine Yamal’s journey to stardom

Yamal was born in Barcelona in 2007. His Father, Mounir Nasraoui is Moroccan, while his mother Sheila Ebana is from Equatorial Guinea. To honor his heritage, flags of both these countries are sewn into his customized boots. Lamal was brought up in the family home in Rocafonda, a built-up residential area around 20 miles up the coast northeast of Barcelona.

Nasraoui assumed the role of a guide in Lamine Yamal’s life. Nasraoui had a deep passion for soccer and ensured that his son received the best training possible. With the teenager, not having an official agent, it could be possible that his father might be fulfilling the role. Yamal’s father is also quite active on Instagram, regularly posting about the teenager’s achievements.

Shiela Ebana, the soccer star’s mother always presents a cheerful face in pictures. Perhaps, this might be where Yamal got his infectious smile. As hails from Equatorial Guinea, her son was eligible to represent the country, but he chose the country of his birth. Considering that Spain is lucky to have the prodigy because he could have represented Morocco as well (Mounir’s birthplace). Besides Yamal, Sheila has a younger son named Keyne and a daughter called Baraa Yamal.

Notably, Lamine Yamal passed his final school exams (similar to the high school diploma in the United States), while training with La Roja for the Euro just a couple of weeks ago. The first thing he did after he passed was call his mother! He was seen doing his homework in the hotel where the team stays as well, just 4 days after he broke the record for youngest player at EURO after making his debut in the tournament against Croatia.

Earlier this year as well, Yamal broke numerous records as he scored 7 goals for Barcelona in his first full season with the team. During his appearance against Cadiz on August 20, Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga (Spanish top division) match at 16 years and 38 days old. Then on October 8, 2023, when he scored the first goal for Barcelona, it made him the youngest goal scorer in the club’s history. Yamal was 16 years and 87 days old. That goal against Granada also made him La Liga’s youngest scorer.

In September 2023, he also became Spain’s youngest-ever goal scorer after his debut senior international against Georgia. Spain’s teenage sensation has lit up the Euros sensation leading the team to the final. In 5 matches, he has three assists and scored a stunning goal against France in the semi-finals to become the youngest player to score at Euros at 16 years and 362 days. Fans saw another example of his supportive family, following his incredible strike against Les Blues.

His sister was seen in tears in the stands in Munich after the match while his mother was embracing another family member. Yamal’s uncle Abdul owns a bakery which is adorned with a graffiti mural of the soccer star doing his trademark goal celebration, which involves forming the numbers three, zero, and four with his fingers to represent the postcode of Rocafonda 304.

Away from the field, Yamal is also quite a sensation on social media. He already has an Instagram following of over 10.4 million, proving that the young star is already a big hit among fans and a heartthrob for many. But, has anyone obtained the key to Yamal’s heart? Let’s find out below.

All about the Barcelona sensation’s love life

Right now, there is no concrete information regarding Lamine Yamal being in a relationship as of now. Perhaps, the youngster might prioritize his love for the game over a girlfriend. After all, at 16, the youngster has his whole life ahead of him. Interestingly, he has already revealed the age at which he is planning to get married!

Recently, in an interview with Youtuber xBuyer, the attacker spilled the beans. Yamal said, “I’m certain. I plan to get married when I’m 26 years old.” With 10 years to go, it pretty much confirms that Yamal is in no hurry for a girlfriend. But, he is no stranger to fangirl approaches. He said, “Recently, a girl approached me in an elevator, asked for a photo, and then said, ‘Give me your phone number, I need it.” Not the most pleasant encounter Yamal would have encountered in his life.

With the Euros coming soon, all eyes are on Lamine Yamal. Can he lead Spain to glory? Say your predictions below.