Tejas Rane
DYK that he is the youngest to have played for Barcelona - at 15 years and 290 days - since 15-year-old Armando Sagi in 1922.
At the age of 16 years and 57 days, the Barca prodigy became the youngest player and goal-scorer for Spain.
Messi mentioned Yamal when the Argentine was asked about the players who will fight for the Ballon d'Or in the near future.
As per various reports, Barca tied him down to a new contract and earns between €60,000 and €80,000 per month.
Lamal's record was previously held by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski - who was - 17 years and 246 days.