Yamal: New Record & Beats Messi/Maradona at Younger Age

Of Leo Messi a Lamine Yamal. He Barça appeared on Tuesday at Albacete almost 21 years after their last duel against the Blaugrana. The Argentine genius opened the account of his stratospheric 672 totals as a culé in the 2-0 on May 1, 2005 after a pass from Ronaldinho. He Camp Nou He had no idea what was to come with the man from Rosario, who was then 17 years, 10 months and six days old.

Nor did Barcelona fans understand what they were doing. Lamine Yamal now when Xavi Hernandez made him debut at 15 years, nine months and 17 days before the Betis. With 135 duels played, he already has 39 goals.

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In Albacete emulated Messi being the next to score against the La Mancha team and surpassing 38 goals from Diego Armando Maradonawho did them in 58 duels between 1982 and 1984 but already arriving at the club at the age of 20. Now he is 39 with 18 years, six months and 21 days. Messi reached that figure on February 20, 2008 in the fiefdom of Celtic de Glasgow. He was 20 years, seven months and nine days old. Then 633 more arrived. Next to nothing. Lamine is great but retiring with those records is (almost) impossible.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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