as expected, FC Barcelona’s new number 10 belongs to Ramin Yamal. the Barcelona No. 10 jersey, vacated by the departure of the Ordination Party, now belongs to a young prodigy who, at the age of 18, has emerged as the team’s ace and Ballon d’Or contender. a lineage of legends that stretches from Kubala, Maradona, and Ronaldinho to Lionel Messi. now, Yamal is the owner of the shirt that carries the most pressure in soccer.

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a prodigy following in Messi’s footsteps, but at a faster pace

a first-team debut at 15 (No. 41), a leap into the first team at 16 (No. 27), and last season, when he shocked the world by wearing Messi’s initial number 19 at 17. ramin Yamal’s growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. interestingly, Messi won a historic six titles and the Ballon d’Or in his first season in the number 10 shirt at the age of 21. yamal wore the number 10 at a much younger age and is on his way to legendary status, perhaps even faster than Messi.

but the real test comes now. another ‘La Masia’ talent, an ordination party that was touted as Messi’s successor, never saw the light of day, unable to overcome the weight of 10 times and frequent injuries. the expectations for Yamal are even greater, but he needs to be taken care of.

expectations and challenges: What it takes to be the next Messi

self-management: As an adult, he’s out of his parents’ care and needs to manage his personal life responsibly as a professional athlete.
injury prevention: As he emerges as the world’s best player, opposing teams will be scrutinizing him more intensely, and his ability to play a full season without injury is crucial.
stamina: You’ll need nerves of steel to handle the killer schedule of over 60 games a season between Barcelona and the Spanish national team.

the talent is unquestionable: His skills are already among the best in the world, and he has great support from his teammates. lionel Messi has reigned as the king of world soccer for nearly 15 years, becoming the greatest player of all time. for 18-year-old Ramin Yamal to follow in his footsteps would be a feat in itself, but every Barcelona fan is desperate for him to be half as good as Messi, if not better. the era of the new number 10, Ramin Yamal, has just begun.

frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q. when will Ramin Yamal start wearing the number 10?

A. He will officially wear the number 10 from the 2025-2026 season. he was given the number 10 jersey when he re-signed with the club.

Q. what is the history of Ramin Yamal’s shirt number?

A. He wore the number 41 on his first-team debut, then 27 when he started to get more playing time, then 19, the number Messi famously wore as a youth player, and finally 10.

Q. what is ‘La Masia’?

A. It’s the name of FC Barcelona’s youth development system, which means “farm” and is synonymous with “pollinator soccer” because it has produced so many world-class players, including Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta.