On Sunday, Lamine Yamal netted a goal during the first half’s injury time at Granada, establishing himself as the youngest goalscorer in La Liga’s history. At only 16 years and 87 days old, he surpassed the previous record set by Malaga’s Fabrice Olinga—a record many believed would last for many years. Time was running out for Yamal, as he had merely 11 days left to break the record, and with the impending international break, this was his final opportunity to achieve this feat.
Before Lamine Yamal Ansu Fati was one of the youngest goalscorers in La Liga history when he scored for FC Barcelona. On August 31, 2019, at the age of 16 years and 304 days, Ansu Fati scored against Osasuna. However, he wasn’t the youngest goalscorer in La Liga’s history at that time. The record was held by Fabrice Olinga from Malaga CF, who scored at the age of 16 years and 98 days in 2012.
