Lamine Yamal Breaks Historic U-19 Goal Record in Europe’s Top Five Leagues

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has etched his name into European football history after becoming the highest goalscorer under the age of 19 across Europe’s top five leagues.

The Spain international achieved the milestone after finding the net in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Mallorca at the weekend, taking his tally to 24 goals before turning 19. In doing so, Yamal surpassed the previous record held by Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé, who scored 23 goals for AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain before his 19th birthday in December 2017.

Trailing behind the young Barcelona forward on the list are Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney with 15 goals, Valeri Bozhinov with 14, and former Barça youngster Ansu Fati with 13.

With confidence soaring, Yamal will now aim to carry his impressive form into Barcelona’s upcoming Copa del Rey clash against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

Opinion:
Records like this highlight just how special Yamal’s rise has been — not just for Barcelona, but for European football as a whole. Breaking a milestone previously held by Mbappé places him in elite company at a very young age, but it also raises expectations that can be both motivating and challenging.

Barcelona supporters may celebrate the numbers, yet the real test will be consistency and development beyond early success. If managed carefully, Yamal could become the symbol of a new generation at the club — a player capable of blending youthful creativity with the responsibility that comes with wearing the Blaugrana shirt.