Lamine Yamal vs William Saliba Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lamine Yamal vs William Saliba stats this season (2026/27): Yamal 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 league games for Barcelona; Saliba 1 goals and 0 assists in 31 league games for Arsenal. At World Cup 2026: Yamal 1 goals in 8 games, Saliba 0 in 6.
Lamine Yamal vs William Saliba: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lamine Yamal | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Barcelona | Arsenal |
| Nationality | Spain | France |
| Age | 19 | 25 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 6 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 37 | โ |
| International goals | 11 | โ |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 31 |
| Goals | 10 | 1 |
| Assists | 7 | 0 |
Did you know: Lamine Yamal
- He became the youngest player ever to represent Spain's senior team, making his debut at 16.
- At Euro 2024 he became the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, won the Young Player Award, and Spain lifted their fourth title.
- He was the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 17, finished as runner-up in 2025 at 18, and came third in 2026 behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappรฉ.
- He won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the first player to win it three times.
Quick quiz: Lamine Yamal and William Saliba
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lamine Yamal score in World Cup 2026? +
Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Lamine Yamal have? +
Lamine Yamal has earned 37 international caps and scored 11 goals for Spain.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Lamine Yamal or William Saliba? +
Lamine Yamal and William Saliba were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal while William Saliba scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are William Saliba's international stats? +
William Saliba represents France internationally.
What club did William Saliba play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, William Saliba scored 1 goals and provided 0 assists in 31 appearances. They play for France.
Lamine Yamal vs William Saliba: Stats Overview
Lamine Yamal (๐ช๐ธ Spain, Forward) and William Saliba (๐ซ๐ท France, Defender) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Lamine Yamal scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 11 appearances, while William Saliba scored 1 goals and 0 assists in 31 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.