Spain coach De la Fuente praises Lamine Yamal's wonderful World Cup performance

The coach emphasised the winger's remarkable maturity and tactical discipline, noting that the Barcelona prodigy prioritised the team's success over personal accolades to help secure the trophy.

Entering the tournament as one of football's most hyped young talents, Yamal delivered on expectations despite carrying an injury at the start. 

The Barcelona winger was key to Spain's attack in the final, helping his team defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

De la Fuente highlighted how the youngster adapted to the tournament's demands, pointing out that his mental development was as impressive as his on-field skill.

"Lamine is a footballer who has had an extraordinary experience and a fantastic performance," De la Fuente told Marca. 

"He has matured a great deal, worked immensely hard for the team, and known how to put the general good before individual glory."

De la Fuente was thrilled with his overall contribution. "He is a great footballer, very young, who is still developing, but this will make him better in the future," the manager added. 

"His development has been planned. He came from a period of inactivity and has done a wonderful job."

De la Fuente credited the "La Familia" ethos, first established during their European Championship triumph, as the key to their World Cup success.

"Beyond the unquestionable footballing talent, I would highlight the human quality," he explained. 

"It is a generous and supportive group. We faced the best national teams in the world, but they ran into the best team in the world."