Lamine Yamal Becomes Barcelona’s New Number 10

Lamine Yamal is Barcelona’s new number 10, a shirt worn by Lionel Messi and other legendary players. At just 18, Yamal will wear this famous jersey in the 2025/26 season, marking a new chapter for him and the club. He has officially been given the number 10 shirt as the club looks to the future with promising talent.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona announced Lamine Yamal as their number 10 for the new season. This news came after Yamal extended his contract, and he celebrated with his family at a special event. This follows his remarkable contributions to the team, particularly noted during the previous season.

Yamal replaces Ansu Fati, who moved to AS Monaco on loan. Since his debut in the 2022/23 season, Yamal has worn different numbers at Barcelona, and now he takes on the iconic number 10 jersey, showcasing his quick rise in the team.

WHY IS THIS SIGNIFICANT?

At Barcelona, the number 10 jersey is special. It has been worn by greats like Messi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romário, and Maradona. Before turning 18, Yamal showed his talent with 106 games and 25 goals for the club and played an integral role in helping Barcelona win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España during the 2024-25 season. Additionally, he was a key part of Spain’s victory in the UEFA Euro 2024, where he also won the Young Player Award.

Taking Messi’s number 10 shows that the club believes Yamal can be the future star of the team, especially after he won the 2024 Kopa Trophy, which is awarded to the world’s best young player.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YAMAL AND BARCELONA?

With the new season starting, Barcelona is aiming to defend their La Liga title after becoming champions last season. Yamal is expected to lead the team’s attack, and Barcelona’s first game is against Mallorca, who finished mid-table last season.

Villarreal will also want a strong start, making it a challenging test for Barcelona. This season holds high hopes for Yamal as he takes center stage as Barcelona’s key player with many important games to come both in Spain and Europe.