Yamal vs. Endrick: the age debate

ASHOOR

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It is funny and ironic that Lamine Yamal is on the bench today against Albania, not because he is 16, but because Spain has already guaranteed its advance, so there is no need to start him and other regulars. It is usually the opposite with such young players.

Speaking of which, Lamine Yamal is born on July 13 and will turn 17 this year. Euro Cup final is on July 14, so if Spain does make it to the final and somehow win it, he will have missed winning such a major tournament at 16 years of age, by just 24 hrs! On the other hand , Endrick is 17 and his birthday happens to be July 21. But since the Copa America final is July 14, he gets to win at just 17!So either one or both winning their respective tournament, will have done so at just 17, which is incredible and Pele-territory.

Of course , I am making a lot of assumptions here, including the fact if they do win, the two players will have contributed a lot and not just by name. Lamine has already had two excellent game. Endrick remains to be seen.
 
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