If his wonderful performances at the tournament hadn’t already announced his arrival on the world stage, then Lamine Yamal’s wonder goal for Spain in last night’s 2-1 Euro 2024 semi final win over France most certainly will have.
As is so often the case, the tournament has been a springboard for a number of teenage stars over the years and non more so than the 16-year-old Barcelona prodigy, who has been one of the most outstanding players in the competition.
His breath-taking strike made him the youngstest goal scorer in the history of the European Championship and the only 16-year-old to have ever scored in the tournament. But who’s record did he break? And who has held the record previously?
Here are the 10 youngster goal scorers in the history of the European Championship.
9. Johan Vonlanthen - Switzerland
Just four days after Rooney's goal against the Swiss made him the youngster goal scorer in Euros history, Switzerland forward Vonlanthen's overtake the Manchester United icon with goal against France in the Euro 2004 group stage. Aged 18 years, 141 days at the time of the goal, he held the record for 20 years. | AFP via Getty Images
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Beating the record by almost two years, Spain's teenage wonderkid produced a moment of magic in the Euro 2024 semi final win over France aged just 16 years and 362 days. Astonishing. | Nick Potts Photo: Nick Potts