LAMINE YAMAL is one of the biggest talents in world football at just 18-years-old.
The sensation was second in the running for the in 2025, finishing behind only ‘s .
Lamine Yamal is one of many top players to wear tape on his handsCredit: AP
Yamal is one of the world’s best players at just 18-years-oldCredit: Reuters
has already claimed two titles with Barca, while also shining on the international stage with .
The forward’s performance during La Roja’s -winning campaign is considered by many to be one of the greatest tournament debuts by a teenager in history.
The wonderkid continues to catch the eyes of many and his choice of handwear during matches has also got people talking.
Why does Lamine Yamal wear a bandage on his hand?
Many top ers have been seen wearing bandages on their hands while playing at the highest level – and Yamal is one of the top stars to do so.
The Spanish talent injured his hand in February 2025 and began wearing the strapping as a result.
But the bandage has since become part of Yamal’s matchday routine.
Many players opt to keep the strapping if they have played well during their spell with it and then later include it in their full-time ritual.
The tape also makes some stars feel more comfortable playing after sustaining a hand injury in the past.
Yamal’s Barca team-mates , Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and have all won similar strapping.
In the Premier League over the years, players like , Jamie Vardy and Alejandro Garnacho have all worn similar tape for long periods of time.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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