As he took to the field in the Spain vs Croatia EURO 2024 game at the Olympstadion Berlina, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to ever play in the UEFA Euro Cup. At just 16 years, 11 months, and 2 days old, Yamal will shatter the record previously set by Poland’s Kacper Kozlowski, who played at the last European Championship at 17 years and 246 days old..
Yamal has had a fantastic start to his international career since making his debut late last year under Luis De La Fuente, with two goals and two assists in six matches. Yamal became the youngest player to score for Spain in a 7-1 defeat of Georgia in the European Qualifiers, and he appears to be a lock for the right-winger position at Euro 2024.
Youngest players to play in UEFA Euro Cup
| Player | Nation | Year | Age |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | 2024 | 16 years and 338 days |
| Kacper Kozlowski | Poland | 2021 | 17 years and 246 days |
| Jude Bellingham | England | 2021 | 17 years and 349 days |
| Jetro Willems | Netherlands | 2012 | 18 years and 71 days |
| Enzo Scifo | Belgium | 1984 | 18 years and 115 days |
| Jamal Musiala | Germany | 2021 | 18 years and 117 days |
| Valeri Bojinov | Bulgaria | 2004 | 18 years and 122 days |
| Johan Vonlanthen | Switzerland | 2004 | 18 years and 141 days |
| Pedri | Spain | 2021 | 18 years and 201 days |
| Marcus Rashford | England | 2016 | 18 years and 229 days |
Who are the youngest player in UEFA Euro 2024?
Lamine Yamal is also the youngest player in the EURO 2024. Following him is France’s Warren Zaïre-Emery, an 18-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, known for his composure and tactical acumen.
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Age (as of June 14, 2024) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamine Yamal | Spain | 16 years, 11 months & 1 day | Barcelona |
| 2 | Warren Zaïre-Emery | France | 18 years, 3 months & 6 days | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 3 | Leo Sauer | Slovakia | 18 years, 5 months & 29 days | Feyenoord |
| 4 | Semih Kiliçsoy | Turkey | 18 years, 9 months & 30 days | Fenerbahçe |
| 5 | Gabriel Sigua | Georgia | 18 years 11 months 15 days | FC Basel |
