Lamine Yamal has stepped into greatness with Barça’s legendary No.10 jersey.
The young forward says he feels no pressure and promises an exciting season ahead.
At only 18 years old, Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has officially taken on one of football’s most iconic responsibilities, wearing the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona, a shirt famously donned by legends such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Diego Maradona.
Yamal’s promotion to the revered shirt number marks a historic moment for both the player and the club. A graduate of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, Yamal has rapidly ascended through the ranks to become a first-team regular. He has already amassed 106 appearances and 25 goals for the club, a remarkable feat for someone still in their teens.
In a recent statement, Yamal acknowledged the weight of the legacy but expressed confidence in his path forward.
“My goal is always to win and keep improving, even though I’m still very young. We’re going to have an amazing year and we’re going to win, that’s for sure,” he said.
“I feel no pressure; I’m at the best club in the world.”
Barcelona has shown strong faith in Yamal’s future, recently extending his contract until 2031. The deal is a clear sign that the Catalan club views the young attacker as a central figure in its long-term project, both on and off the pitch.
By assigning him the No. 10 jersey, the club is not only passing down a shirt but also an identity associated with vision, creativity, and leadership. With Messi’s departure in 2021, the jersey has remained a powerful symbol of aspiration at the club, and now Yamal becomes the next torchbearer.
A Legacy in the Making
Football fans and analysts around the world are watching Yamal closely, hopeful that he will rise to the challenge and write his chapter in Barcelona’s storied history. Many believe he has the technical ability, maturity, and mindset to thrive under the expectations that come with the shirt.
Yamal has already been compared to some of Barcelona’s greatest players because of his amazing footwork and fearless playmaking. Yet, as he embarks on this new chapter, the young star remains focused on evolving into his kind of legend.
