Lamine Yamal has had a standout 2024/25 season with Barcelona, playing a key role in their domestic treble success.
The young Spaniard has racked up 18 goals and 25 assists across all competitions, shining especially in crucial matches.
Yamal has quickly become a fan favorite, and an unexpected nickname—‘Ryan’—has taken off among supporters on social media.
Barcelona even embraced the trend, posting a training video on X (formerly Twitter) referring to him as “Prime Ryan.”
Interestingly, the nickname didn’t originate from fans or teammates but from a humorous incident. While in Barcelona, Yamal encountered a group of tourists who didn’t recognize him. When they asked for his name after taking photos, he jokingly told them “Rayan” instead of Lamine.
The joke has since caught on, and Yamal seems to be enjoying the lighthearted attention it brings.
In a playful twist, he trolled the tourists with the name, and now “Rayan” has become an amusing and beloved alias for the Barcelona star.
