Youngest soccer player of Euro 2024, Lamine Yamal breaks records and stays grounded with father's advice
At the age of 16, Lamine Yamal became the youngest soccer player in the history of the European Championships. During Euro 2024, the athlete is accompanied by his father, Mounir Nasraoui, who has given his son advice on his personal life that has caused quite a stir.
8:03 PM EDT, July 1, 2024
Lamine Yamal is with other members of the Spanish national team in Germany. At 16 years and 338 days old, he became the youngest debutant in the history of the European Championships. Lamine Yamal is accompanied by his father, who supported his son at the stadium during the 4-1 victory against Georgia.
Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine Yamal's father, gained popularity on Instagram's social media platform. His account is followed by 116,000 people, mainly because he shares photos with FC Barcelona and Spanish national team players. The Moroccan basks in the young athlete's fame.
Father and son get along well. They talk not only about soccer but also about personal matters. Mounir Nasraoui convinced his son that he should marry his beloved woman no earlier than after turning 26. The young player does not intend to decide against his father's belief.
I plan to marry when I turn 26. I am sure of that. Recently, a girl approached me in an elevator, asked for a photo, and then my phone number - we read the youthful statement of Lamine Yamal on the portal nogomania.com.
Mounir Nasraoui is most likely basing his advice on his own experiences, as he faced adulthood early. He is 32 years old, so he was a teenager when Lamine was born. The Moroccan and his wife Sheila Ebana have two other children—the FC Barcelona player has a younger brother and sister.
For now, Lamine Yamal is focused on developing adult soccer and his education. As a teenager, he could become a European champion. Spain is on a roll in the tournament in German stadiums and will play against Germany in the headline quarter-final match.
