Lamine Yamal has been named as winner of the Golden Boy award in 2024, handed to the best footballer playing in Europe aged 21 or under.Yamal’s recognition continues a stunning year for the

Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has been named as the Golden Boy winner for 2024. The 17-year-old becomes the fourth Blaugrana youngster to lift the gong after Lionel Messi, Pedri and Gavi.

Lamine Yamal has won the Golden Boy award after a starring role for club and country in 2024. The award is given to the best under-21 footballer each year. At 17 years and 4 months, he also becomes the youngest-ever winner in the award’s history.