Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has won the prestigious Golden Boy Award for 2024, beating off competition from team-mate Pau Cubarsi as well as youngsters such as Kobbie Mainoo, Warren Zaire-Emery and Joao Neves.
The 17-year-old picks up the prize after an incredible year where he has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting youngsters in the world.
Golden Boy Absolute Best is LAMINE YAMAL!@FCBarcelona star is the best U21 player in all Europe! #Goldenboy #Goldenboy2024 #FootballBenchmark #Tuttosport #football pic.twitter.com/34MSsPFDWY
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyAwards) November 27, 2024
Yamal helped Spain to win Euro 2024 in the summer and has become a key player for club side Barcelona who currently top the Liga table.