Lamine Yamal: Spain's 17-year-old sensation wins EURO 2024 Young Player of the Tournament
Barcelona forward Yamal, who had a tournament-high four assists was named as the best young player at EURO 2024.
The award is given to the best player aged 22 or younger, having celebrated his 17th birthday on Saturday.
Spain defeated England 2-1 in the final with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Yamal wins Young Player of the Tournament
🚨🥇 Best Young Player of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal. ✨ pic.twitter.com/Qde3IqteAl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2024
. Luis de la Fuente’s side had previously defeated hosts Germany and pre-tournament favourites France on their path to Sunday’s decider in Berlin.
Lamine Yamal at #EURO2024
— Squawka (@Squawka) July 14, 2024
◉ Most chances created (19)
◉ Most open-play chances created (16)
◉ Most big chances created (8)
◉= Most goals + assists (5)
◉ Most assists (4)
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Yamal set up the opener for Nico Williams and has been outstanding at this tournament, creating the most chances (19), at just 17 years old.
Spain won all 7 matches and Yamal was crucial in almost everyone, offering Spain width and creativity from the right side.