Lamine Yamal is not the only revelation of Euro 2024 to rise from Barcelona's academy and happen to be celebrating a birthday this month.
In fact, for many in his native Spain, Yamal's performances have come as no surprise.
Such was the quality and maturity of his debut La Liga season that the 16-year-old winger was broadly expected to take this latest challenge in his elegant stride.
And he has, shattering records while decorating Tuesday's semi-final against France with a goal to remember.
Few people, however, forecast Marc Cucurella would be the outstanding left back of the tournament.