20/07/2026
LAMINE YAMAL: THE STORY BEHIND HIS NAME.
Many people know him as Lamine Yamal, but few know the story behind his name.
Lamine Yamal's full name is Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana. His surnames are Nasraoui, from his father, and Ebana, from his mother. Therefore, Nasraoui Ebana are his family names, while Lamine Yamal are his given names.
His parents chose the names Lamine and Yamal to honour two men (one named Lamine and the other Yamal) who supported the family financially before he was born.
Lamine Yamal was born on 13 July 2007 in Spain. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, is of Moroccan origin, while his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea.
He joined FC Barcelona's La Masia academy at the age of seven, where he quickly established himself as one of the club's brightest young talents.
In April 2023, at just 15 years old, he made his first-team debut for Barcelona, becoming one of the youngest players ever to play for the club.
In 2024, he played a key role in helping Spain win the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024) and was widely recognised as one of the tournament's outstanding young stars.
Compiled by Stevie Kondwa Banda
With additional information: Wikipedia