Lamine Yamal surpasses Kylian Mbappe!

At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has set unprecedented milestones by overtaking Kylian Mbappe and becoming the first player in Europe to reach 100 successful dribbles.

The world of football is witnessing the rise of a new "young king" at Barcelona. In the 3-0 victory over Mallorca in the early hours of February 8, Lamine Yamal not only secured all 3 points for his team but also officially etched his name in history with statistics that even veteran stars like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe must respect.

The highlight of the match was the goal that made it 2-0 in the 61st minute. Following a pass from Dani Olmo, Yamal unleashed a precise left-footed shot, rendering the opposing goalkeeper powerless. This marked his 24th goal in 92 La Liga appearances.

According to Opta statistics, this figure officially places Yamal ahead of Kylian Mbappe (23 goals), making him the top scorer under 19 years old in the top five European leagues in the 21st century. Breaking the record of a "phenomenon" like Mbappe at just 18 years old is the clearest proof of the Spanish striker’s natural talent and remarkable development.

Not only lethal in scoring, Lamine Yamal has also set a "never-before-seen" record this season. He became the first player in the top five European leagues to complete 100 successful dribbles.

To grasp the magnitude of this number, consider Jeremy Doku of Manchester City who ranks second. The Premier League star has only 62 successful dribbles, far behind Yamal’s 100. This confirms Yamal as the most explosive and effective attacking player globally, capable of breaking through any defense with speed, skill, and supreme confidence.

The 2025/26 season is witnessing Yamal’s most brilliant career phase. He has reached 15 goals and 15 assists across all competitions (club and national team). At Barca, he is the second top scorer, just one goal behind Ferran Torres. Notably, Yamal also set a record as the first La Liga player to score in 4 consecutive matches and earn the "Man of the Match" award in 5 straight games.

These stats show that Yamal is no longer just a promising young talent but has truly become the soul of the Catalan giant’s playing style. With his ability to decide matches through outstanding individual moments, Lamine Yamal is firmly on the path to becoming a new icon in world football.