Lamine Yamal emerges global best young talent, wins 2024 Golden Boy award

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has added a new accolade to his rising career on Wednesday, clinching the 2024 Golden Boy award.

Yamal, 17, is the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious Golden Boy award for the best under-21 male player globally.

Yamal becomes the third Barcelona player in four years to win the award, following Pedri and Gavi.

The teenager has already amassed a collection of awards, including the Kopa Trophy at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

His breakout year saw him play a key role in Spain’s European Championship triumph and contribute significantly to Barça’s rebuild under Hansi Flick.

In Euro tournament, Yamal was named Young Player of the Tournament and earned a spot in the Team of the Tournament.

His semifinal strike against France was crowned Goal of the Tournament.

At Barcelona, he continues to break age-related records for goals, assists, and appearances.

Despite missing recent games due to an ankle injury, coach Flick remains optimistic about his return against Las Palmas.