Lamine Yamal's father corrects common misconception about his son's name

Lamine Yamal's father clarifies that Yamal is his son's first name, not surname; his actual surnames are Nasraoui Ebana.

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's 19-year-old number 10, has become one of the most followed players in world football. This season he has scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists, including two goals and an assist in Barcelona's 6-1 victory over Alavés.

Despite his prominence, a widespread confusion exists about his name. Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine's father, posted a video on social media to clarify the matter. He explained that many people mistakenly believe Yamal is his son's surname, when in fact Lamine Yamal is his first name—a compound given name. His actual surnames are Nasraoui Ebana.

In the video, Nasraoui stated: "Lamine's surname is Nasraoui Ebana, so you know and don't get confused. Lamine Yamal is a name." He concluded with a message of optimism about Barcelona's prospects, saying the team would never fall behind in the standings with his son on the pitch.