For a while there had been whispers inBarcelona that a new superstar was emerging from its prestigious youth ranks. Now, after a record-breaking year, almost everyone in world soccer is aware ofLamine Yamal.

The electric attacker may only be 16, but hes making ahuge impressions on both the domestic and international game.

In April, at 15 years and 290 days, he became the youngest player to appear in a competitive fixture for thBlaugrana.

He is also the youngest Bara player to appear in the Champions League and the second-youngest in the competitions history after Borussia Dortmunds Youssoufa Moukoko.

Then, in September, he sprinkled his magic on the Spanish national team, becoming its youngest ever player and goalscorer when he came on as a substitute in a 7-1 victory against Georgia.

If that wasnt enough, the forward became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history after netting for his club against Granada on Sunday.

Its an impressive CV for a player who has not yet played a full season in the professional game, and the sky appears to be the limit for the talented forward.

Born in Spain, Yamal has a Moroccan father and mother from Equatorial Guinea. When his star started to shine, questions were asked about which national team he would choose to represent.

That debate now appears to be over with the youngster having already won two seniors caps for Spain.

Spanish national team manager Luis de la Fuente is one of Yamals biggest fans and has not been shy about praising the upcoming talent.