If there is a player who has become synonymous with the term 'record', that is Lamine Yamal. As of today, the Rocafonda native has accumulated a remarkable number of broken precocity records. His combination of youth and stellar talent has allowed him to claim as many records as possible, and he still has a long career ahead of him. Following these omens, he seems to be on track to become the next great Culé star, promising a truly successful and exciting future.
However, there is one record he won't be able to add to his list of achievements. What is it? Well, the Spanish-Moroccan forward will no longer be able to become the youngest goal scorer in the modern history (since 1992) of the UEFA Champions League, a record currently held by one of the most promising La Masia graduates of recent times.
The historic record for the youngest goal scorer in the Champions League currently belongs to Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona. The Bisau native scored the winning goal against Inter Milan (1-2) on December 10, 2019, at the age of 17 years, one month, and nine days. This record was previously held by Ghanaian forward Peter Ofori-Quaye, who scored a goal at 17 years, six months, and 10 days for Olympiacos against Rosenborg BK on October 1, 1997.
Why can't Lamine Yamal break this precocity record?
Now, why can't Lamine Yamal break this record? Simple, because although the Spanish-Moroccan remains a key player for FC Barcelona and, unless an unforeseen situation occurs, will participate in the upcoming match of the UEFA Champions League against AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II.
However, if he were to score against the Monegasque team, Lamine Yamal would do so at the age of 17 years, two months, and six days, surpassing the age at which Ansu Fati achieved this milestone. It is worth noting that the '19' came close to breaking this record on more than one occasion during the 2023/24 season, having 10 opportunities in which, despite providing two assists and playing 579 minutes in the Champions League, he did not manage to score.