Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal becomes Youngest Player to feature in Euros - Complete List of Youngest Players to Feature

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Spain's Lamine Yamal is set to become the youngest player to feature in the Euro 2024 tournament.

The Barcelona youngster will be making his Euro debut against Croatia on Saturday (June 15), at the age of 16 years 338 days, which makes him the youngest player to ever play in the continental tournament.

Poland's Kacper Kozłowski previously held the record for being the youngest player at a UEFA Euro finals. He made his appearance at EURO 2020 at just 17 years and 246 days.

Euro's Youngest Players List

Youngest Goalkeeper to Appear in Euros

José Ángel Iribar became the youngest goalkeeper at 21 years and 108 days. He played for Spain against Hungary on 17 June 1964. Four days later, he became the youngest winning goalkeeper as Spain beat the USSR 2-1.

Youngest Player to Score in Euros

Johan Vonlanthen scored at 18 years and 141 days during EURO 2004. He scored against France on 21 June, four days after Wayne Rooney set the record with two goals against Switzerland.

Youngest Player in Knockout Stage of Euros

Jude Bellingham is the youngest player to appear in a knockout stage. He played at 18 years and 4 days during England's quarter-final win over Ukraine at EURO 2020.

Before Bellingham, Pedri and Jamal Musiala had held the record, playing for Spain and Germany, respectively, during EURO 2020.

Youngest Player in Euro Final

Portugal's Renato Sanches was 18 years and 328 days old when he played in the UEFA EURO 2016 final.