Barcelona forward trails only Haaland in goal contributions across major European leagues | OneFootball

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has been making waves this season with his remarkable performances so much so that in just five league games, the 17-year-old has scored three goals and provided four assists.

This puts him second only to Erling Haaland in terms of goal contributions across major European leagues, reports AS.

The Manchester City forward tops the list with nine goals, while Yamal is ahead of other top players like Harry Kane (4 goals, 2 assists), Robert Lewandowski (4 goals, 2 assists), Mohamed Salah (3 goals, 3 assists).

The list is continued by Ousmane Dembele (3 goals, 2 assists), Mason Greenwood (5 goals), Luis Henrique (3 goals, 2 assists), Andrej Kramaric (4 goals, 1 assist), and Raphinha (3 goals, 2 assists).

Lamine Yamal – Remember the name

Despite his young age, Yamal has already established himself as one of the most influential players in the world.

Lamine Yamal scored two goals against Girona. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

He impressed everyone at the European Championship in Germany and his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or, highlight his growing reputation.

Furthermore, a prime example of his maturity was evident in the match against Girona. Initially, Yamal struggled with his dribbling, but he quickly recovered, scoring two goals with ease.

His celebrations were relaxed and confident, reflecting his comfort on the field. Although he could have added more to his tally, Yamal chose to assist his teammates, particularly Robert Lewandowski, who was close to scoring Barcelona’s fifth goal.

With a long season ahead, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been mindful of managing the youngster’s playing time to ensure he remains fit and focused.

The recent injury to Dani Olmo will add to the challenges of squad rotation, but Yamal and Flick are aware that maintaining peak physical and mental condition is crucial for sustained success throughout the season.