Barcelona’s teenage prodigy, Lamine Yamal, has added another prestigious accolade to his burgeoning collection by winning the 2024 Golden Boy award.
Presented by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, this award recognizes Yamal as the preeminent under-21 player in European football, which serves as a testament to his remarkable year.
Yamal, who only turned 17 this year, has expressed his joy and pride upon receiving this honour, stating, “For me, I’m very proud to win the 2024 Golden Boy Trophy. I’m very happy, it’s a dream.
“This has been an incredible year and it’s ending like that as well. I’m very happy and let’s go for more.”
A star in the making
His season with Barcelona has been nothing short of spectacular, contributing significantly with six goals and eight assists in 16 appearances this season under the guidance of manager Hansi Flick.
