Rising star Lamine Yamal has been officially named the LALIGA EA SPORTS Best Under-23 Player for the 2024/2025 season, a prestigious accolade awarded by LALIGA in collaboration with Riyadh Season.
The 16-year-old sensation played a pivotal role in FC Barcelona’s title-winning campaign, helping the Catalan giants secure the league trophy with an impressive 88 points. Throughout the season, Yamal consistently delivered standout performances that captured the attention of football fans across the globe.
Yamal’s stats speak for themselves — the young Spanish international scored nine goals and provided thirteen assists, emerging as the top assist provider in LALIGA this season. His vision, flair, and composure have made him a key figure in Barcelona’s attacking force despite his age.
His consistency was also recognized with two monthly Best Under-23 Player awards, claimed in August and February, tying him with UD Las Palmas star Fábio Silva as the player with the most wins in that category this season. Moreover, Yamal was voted LALIGA EA SPORTS Best Player of the Month for September, underlining his growing dominance in Spanish football.
In the race for the season’s overall Under-23 crown, Lamine Yamal beat out a strong list of contenders, including Fábio Silva (Las Palmas), Diego López (Valencia CF), Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler (Real Madrid), Pedri González (Barcelona), and Alberto Moleiro (Las Palmas).
With this latest honor, Lamine Yamal continues to prove he’s not just a rising talent but a generational player shaping the future of football.
