Overview
- According to Squawka, the 18-year-old leads Europe’s top five leagues with 69 successful take‑ons in LaLiga this season and 285 successful dribbles over the last 12 months, a tally near Lionel Messi’s 2015 mark.
- In 13 league appearances for Barcelona, Yamal has produced six goals and eight assists, reinforcing his status as a central piece in Hansi Flick’s attack.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told Diario AS he is “betting on” Simón, Raya and Remiro, underscoring continuity in goal despite rising competition.
- Reporting indicates Joan García is currently on the outside for the 2026 World Cup squad despite six clean sheets in 12 LaLiga matches and a standout display against Villarreal.
- Off the pitch, Yamal’s profile keeps growing, with an expected appearance at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai and a widely watched home‑tour video as he moves into the former Shakira–Gerard Piqué residence.