Wed Nov 27 20:11:55 UTC 2024: ## Barcelona’s Yamal Wins Golden Boy Award at 17

**Barcelona, Spain –** Lamine Yamal has made history, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the prestigious Golden Boy award at just 17 years and four months old. The Barcelona winger, who played a crucial role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, was announced as the recipient by Italian sports daily Tuttosport on Wednesday.

Yamal edged out stiff competition from Real Madrid’s Arda Güler and PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery to claim the award, which recognizes Europe’s best player under 21. His achievements this year are remarkable: he scored a decisive goal in Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final against France, becoming the youngest ever player to both participate in and score at the tournament. Spain’s subsequent victory over England made him the youngest-ever European Championship winner.

This accolade follows his recent win of the Kopa Trophy for the world’s best under-21 player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he also secured an impressive eighth-place overall finish. His impressive form for Barcelona, where he has scored five goals in 12 La Liga matches, has cemented his place as one of European football’s brightest young stars. He has scored six goals and provided eight assists in 16 matches across all competitions this season.

Yamal is the fourth Barcelona player to win the Golden Boy award, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi, Pedri, and Gavi. He expressed his pride and gratitude, thanking his teammates, coaches, and staff at both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He is currently recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out of Barcelona’s last three games, but returned to training on Wednesday. On the women’s side, Barcelona’s Vicky López won the Golden Girl award.

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