Lamine Yamal’s teenage‑mother background and new romance with influencer highlighted

Spanish winger Lamine Yamal, 18, who stars for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team, is drawing attention for his family history and recent relationship. His mother, Sheila Eban, was only 16 when she gave birth to him; she is originally from Guinea‑Bissau and worked as a waitress before raising her son. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, hails from Morocco and held various odd jobs after the couple separated when Yamal was three.

Yamal discussed this upbringing in a recent interview, saying the real pressure he faces comes from his parents' early hardships rather than his football career. A Spanish TV documentary series also featured his story. In parallel, the player confirmed a romance with 21‑year‑old Spanish influencer Inés García Santos, whom he met through social media. García Santos, with a large Instagram following, spoke publicly about how the pair connected online.

Both aspects of Yamal’s personal life have been covered in recent media pieces across Lithuania, Poland and other outlets.