Last updated: October 9, 2026.
Every time Lamine Yamal scores, he makes the number 304 with his fingers. Those are the last three digits of the postcode for Rocafonda, the neighbourhood in Mataró where his father’s family lives. The Lamine Yamal family story is written into that gesture.
In July 2026, six days after his 19th birthday, he won the World Cup with Spain. He is the youngest player to have won both the World Cup and the European Championship.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana |
| Born | July 13, 2007, Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain |
| Father | Mounir Nasraoui, from Morocco |
| Mother | Sheila Ebana, from Equatorial Guinea |
| Siblings | A younger half-brother and a younger half-sister |
| Club | FC Barcelona (No. 10) |
Who Are Lamine Yamal’s Parents?
Lamine Yamal’s parents are Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana. He was born on July 13, 2007, in Esplugues de Llobregat, just outside Barcelona.
His father comes from a village between Larache and Ksar el-Kebir in northern Morocco. His mother is from Bata, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea.
His parents separated when he was small. After that he divided his time between two towns north of Barcelona: Mataró, where his father lived, and Granollers, where his mother lived.
Where Does the Name Lamine Yamal Come From?
Lamine Yamal is named after two people. Lamine and Yamal were family friends who helped his parents with money shortly before he was born. His parents gave their son both names in thanks.
Who Is His Grandmother, Fatima?
Fatima is Lamine Yamal’s paternal grandmother. She moved from Tangier to Spain in 1990.
After his parents separated, she helped raise him. Spanish reporting describes her organising his days so that he could get to training.
Does Lamine Yamal Have Siblings?
Lamine Yamal has a younger half-brother and a younger half-sister. Both are small children, so we have not included further details about them.
What Does 304 Mean?
The number 304 stands for Rocafonda. The neighbourhood’s postcode is 08304, and Lamine signs its last three digits after each goal.
Reporting by El País and Al Jazeera has described the pride the celebration brought to people who live there.
Is Lamine Yamal Muslim?
Yes. Lamine Yamal is Muslim and observes Ramadan, fasting on training and match days.
In March 2026 he publicly condemned anti-Muslim and xenophobic chants by a group of Spain supporters after a friendly against Egypt. In June 2026 he was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
How Did His Family Shape His Career?
Lamine Yamal started playing at four, at a small club called La Torreta in Granollers, near his mother’s home. Barcelona scouted him at six and signed him in 2014. He later moved into La Masia, the club’s academy residence.
He made his first-team debut for Barcelona on April 29, 2023, aged 15. He was the youngest player to appear for the first team since 1922.
At Euro 2024 he became the youngest player to appear at a European Championship, then the youngest to score, in the semi-final against France. Spain beat England in the final the day after he turned 17. He was named Young Player of the Tournament.
In May 2025 he agreed a contract with Barcelona to 2031 and was given the number 10 shirt. He finished second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or vote.
How Did He Do in 2025-26 and at the World Cup?
Barcelona won La Liga again in 2025-26 and Lamine Yamal was named the league’s Player of the Season. He scored 24 goals and made 17 assists in all competitions before a torn hamstring ended his season in late April.
He recovered in time for the World Cup and began it on the bench. He scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia on June 21, and was named man of the match against Austria and Belgium.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final. He completed more dribbles than any other player in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Lamine Yamal’s parents? Mounir Nasraoui, who is from Morocco, and Sheila Ebana, who is from Equatorial Guinea.
Where was Lamine Yamal born? In Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on July 13, 2007.
What nationality is Lamine Yamal? He is Spanish and plays for Spain.
Does Lamine Yamal have siblings? Yes, a younger half-brother and a younger half-sister.
What does his 304 celebration mean? It is the end of the postcode of Rocafonda, the Mataró neighbourhood he comes from.
Who raised Lamine Yamal? Both parents, with a great deal of help from his paternal grandmother, Fatima.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Lamine Yamal, citing El País, Al Jazeera, The Times, The Athletic and OKDiario
- FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal player profile
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