FC Barcelona assigned the prestigious No. 10 jersey to Lamine Yamal on his 18th birthday. The La Masia academy product received this honor alongside a contract extension that keeps him at Camp Nou through 2031. Barcelona set his release clause above €1 billion, demonstrating their confidence in the young winger. The number became available after Ansu Fati joined Monaco on loan for the current campaign. Yamal previously competed wearing No. 27 and later No. 19 during his development years.
Football legends Diego Maradona, Romário, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi previously wore this iconic shirt number. Messi held the jersey for more than ten years before departing in 2021. Fati assumed the responsibility until his temporary move to France. Yamal impressed observers during his breakthrough season with Barcelona and Spain's Euro 2024 campaign. The club views this decision as an investment in homegrown talent for future success.
Football legends Diego Maradona, Romário, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi previously wore this iconic shirt number. Messi held the jersey for more than ten years before departing in 2021. Fati assumed the responsibility until his temporary move to France. Yamal impressed observers during his breakthrough season with Barcelona and Spain's Euro 2024 campaign. The club views this decision as an investment in homegrown talent for future success.
