Lamine Yamal has become the highest-paid teenager in European football after signing a new contract with Barcelona on Tuesday, extending his deal until the summer of 2031.
Barcelona secured Lamine’s future at Camp Nou with an improved contract that includes a weekly salary making him the highest-paid teenager in Europe, alongside extra bonuses and incentives.
Lamine Yamal tops the highest-paid teenagers list
According to Planet Football, Lamine Yamal earns nearly €308,000 per week, placing him at the top of the highest-paid teenage players in Europe. Other notable young players on the list include Paris Saint-Germain’s Zaire Emery, who earns €219,000 per week, and Manchester United’s defender Lenny Yuro, with €137,000 weekly wages. Here are some others:
- Lamine Yamal – Barcelona – €308,000
- Zaire Emery – Paris Saint-Germain – €219,000
- Lenny Yuro – Manchester United – €137,000
- Mathijs Tel – Bayern Munich – €96,000
- Archie Gray – Tottenham – €89,000
- Endrick – Real Madrid – €80,000
- Pau Coparsi – Barcelona – €78,000
Barcelona adjusted the 17-year-old’s contract to match his value on the pitch. Lamine stands out as one of the best young talents, thanks to his continuously improving performances.
Lamine ranks as the third most expensive player worldwide
Lamine’s market value has reached a peak of €180 million, making him the third most expensive player globally, just behind Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior, each valued at €200 million.
Lamine, born to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother, showed his potential in his debut match for Barcelona on April 29, 2023. He played seven minutes in a 4-0 win over Real Betis during the 32nd round of La Liga.
Since then, Lamine has become a remarkable star, leading Spain’s national team to Euro 2024. This season, he helped Barcelona win the domestic treble: La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Lamine scored 18 goals and gave 25 assists in 55 appearances for Barcelona this season across all competitions. The following table, from cityunitedfans, shows his stats:
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 35 | 9 | 15 |
| Champions League | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Copa del Rey | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 18 | 25 |
