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Teen Sensation Yamal Scores Historic Hat-Trick
1 Mar
Summary
- Yamal, 18, scored his first career hat-trick on Feb. 28, 2026.
- He became the youngest player this century to score a hat-trick.
- Yamal surpassed 100 career goal contributions at 18 years old.

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal etched his name in history on February 28, 2026, by scoring his first career hat-trick in a dominant 4-1 win over Villarreal. At just 18 years and 230 days old, Yamal became the youngest player in the 21st century to achieve this distinction in La Liga, surpassing a record set in 2008.
This performance also marked him as the first player under 19 to score 25 career goals in Europe's top five leagues. Yamal's hat-trick propelled his career goal contributions past the 100 mark, with 49 goals and 52 assists, achieved at an unprecedented pace compared to football legends.
Yamal acknowledged personal struggles and a groin injury affected his early season performance but expressed renewed happiness and motivation. Looking ahead, he remains optimistic about Barcelona's chances in their Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid, urging fans to believe in a comeback.




