It’s official: Lamine Yamal takes Messi’s iconic 10 shirt at Barcelona and breaks a historic record

The No. 10 shirt at Barça is reserved for exceptional players—those who lead, inspire, and carry the weight of the club’s expectations. Lamine now steps into that legacy with maturity far beyond his years.

Lamine Yamal, who just turned 18, has now become the youngest player in the modern era to wear Barcelona iconic No. 10 jersey. It’s a bold decision—but one that makes sense given what the young star has already shown on the pitch since making his first-team debut. At Barça, there’s no doubt: the future runs through him, and the time has come to take on a bigger role.

The No. 10 shirt is not just any number. It’s been worn by legends like Messi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, and Riquelme—always associated with talent, leadership, and immense responsibility. That legacy now continues with a player who’s shown personality from the very beginning and hasn’t shied away from the game’s biggest stages.

Last season was Lamine Yamal’s official breakout. At just 16 and 17 years old, he delivered standout performances with the first team. He was decisive in key LaLiga matches, a difference-maker in tough moments, and one of the few players who held his own when pressure peaked.

In the Champions League, he rose to the occasion at venues like the San Siro, showing maturity well beyond his years. His ability to step up in big games, his fearless dribbling, and elite understanding of play have made him a key player far earlier than anyone expected. And now, with the No. 10 on his back, he’s ready to take the next step.

His run in the Euros with Spain confirmed what many already believed: Lamine isn’t just a promising talent—he’s the real deal. He’s scored goals, assisted teammates, changed games, and reignited a level of excitement among fans that hadn’t been seen in a long time.

The club believes this move will help him grow even further. Not as a reward, but as a challenge. Barça needs new icons—and Lamine Yamal has earned his place, both on and off the pitch.