Lamine Yamal turned 19 in July. He is already a world champion, a serial trophy winner, and the best player in Spain’s best team.
The Numbers So Far
Yamal has registered eight goals and four assists across all competitions in the opening weeks of 2026/27, including six La Liga goals that put him among the division’s joint top scorers. He scored twice in Barcelona’s 5-0 demolition of Valencia at the Mestalla in September, and had a third disallowed.
Barcelona’s Dominant Start
- Five straight La Liga wins, the division’s longest current winning and unbeaten run
- Thumping away victories at Elche (5-0) and Valencia (5-0)
- A 7-2 win over Racing at Camp Nou in mid-September, with Yamal playing the full 90 minutes
Fully Fit This Time
Injury scares disrupted previous seasons, but Yamal entered the current run of fixtures with complete physical clearance, a significant factor in Hansi Flick’s early consistency.
A World Cup Winner
Yamal added a World Cup winner’s medal to his Euro 2024 title this summer as Spain lifted the trophy in North America. He is among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or in October, alongside Barcelona teammates Rodri and Pau Cubarsi.
The Supporting Cast
He is not doing it alone. Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Pedri have all contributed heavily to Barcelona’s flying start, while the title race with Mbappe’s Real Madrid is already taking shape.