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section_name: Style of play and achievement
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  A left-footed forward with excellent passing and chance-creating abilities, Yamal is able to play either as a centre-forward, an attacking midfielder or a winger, notably on the right flank. As a right-winger, the majority of the time he likes to play with his left foot; he also has the ability to curve the ball to the post. His ability to produce accurate crosses with the outside of his foot (known as a trivela) has become one of the trademarks of his game.
  
  Yamal had a notable performance in the UEFA Euro 2024, scoring a goal against France in the semi-finals and providing a total of four assists against Croatia, Georgia, Germany, and England. In this tournament, Yamal showcased his proficiency in creating chances by putting crosses towards the far-post and also his shot-taking and curling ability from distance.
  
  With his technical profile, Yamal was compared to former Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi, like many La Masia products before him. Yamal has also cited former Barcelona player Neymar as a major influence on his own playing style. He has been described by media sources as being the best young footballer in the world; some media outlets have praised him as the best teenage footballer ever.
  
  A left-footed forward with excellent passing and chance-creating abilities, Yamal is able to play either as a centre-forward, an attacking midfielder or a winger, notably on the right flank. As a right-winger, the majority of the time he likes to play with his left foot; he also has the ability to curve the ball to the post. His ability to produce accurate crosses with the outside of his foot (known as a trivela) has become one of the trademarks of his game.
  
  Yamal had a notable performance in the UEFA Euro 2024, scoring a goal against France in the semi-finals and providing a total of four assists against Croatia, Georgia, Germany, and England. In this tournament, Yamal showcased his proficiency in creating chances by putting crosses towards the far-post and also his shot-taking and curling ability from distance.
  
  With his technical profile, Yamal was compared to former Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi, like many La Masia products before him. Yamal has also cited former Barcelona player Neymar as a major influence on his own playing style. He has been described by media sources as being the best young footballer in the world; some media outlets have praised him as the best teenage footballer ever.