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Youssoufa Moukoko: The fall of Dortmund's teen goal machine

"[There’s] a young player who plays for [Borussia] Dortmund called Youssoufa Moukoko," Samuel Eto’o told GOAL when asked who he’d love to see as Barcelona’s next big signing back in October 2020. "[He’s] 15 years of age, and he’s the next top player, for me, after [Lionel] Messi. As Messi gets older, we could prepare the future of Barcelona very well."

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'Always the coach's fault' - Ex-Dortmund wonderkid now own worst critic

Former Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko breaks his silence on his tumultuous career path and the surprise summer move to Copenhagen. The 20-year-old striker reveals that his struggles under various managers at Dortmund led to a self-reflection during a loan spell at French side Nice, admitting that he constantly blamed others for his problems. Now in Denmark, the young striker vows to fight through his rough start.

Frequently asked questions

Lamine Yamal plays as a right winger as he is a left-footed player who cuts in from the flank, although he is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, too. He is a prolific creator and also possesses a keen eye for goal.

Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in Spain.

Lamine Yamal currently wears the No. 19 jersey at Barcelona, which was worn by his idol Lionel Messi between 2005 and 2008.

Lamine Yamal stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves taking on his opponents and is mature beyond his years, even though he's just 17.

The record-breaking Lamine Yamal weighs 66kg (145 lbs).

Lamine Yamal spent two years at local club La Torreta, before being scouted being Barcelona in 2014. The teenage sensation then joined the Catalans as a seven-year old and rose through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022-23 season.

No, Lamine Yamal does not have any children.

Lamine Yamal went public with influencer girlfriend Alex Padilla as recently as the Euro 2024 final, but the duo have since unfollowed each other on Instagram after the latter was spotted sitting on someone's lap during a livestreamed video, which went viral.