A truly astonishing talent stepped onto the basketball court for Barcelona yesterday. Mohamed Dabone, just 13 years old, made his senior team debut. Standing at an incredible 2.10 meters, this young player from Burkina Faso joined the main Blaugrana squad. He played a part in their 88-77 victory over BÃ squet Girona in a friendly game.
Dabone is precisely 13 years, 10 months, and 22 days old. He entered the game during the second period. In his 10 minutes of play, he quickly grabbed four points and three rebounds. This was a strong showing for such a young player in a senior match.
His 14th birthday is just around the corner, on October 21st. There’s a real chance for him to make history soon. If Dabone plays in the Spanish league before May 2026, he will become the youngest player ever in the Liga Endesa. This would be an incredible achievement for the towering teenager.
The current record for youth belongs to Bassala Bagayoko. Bagayoko started in the competition when he was 14 years, 7 months, and 15 days old. He now plays for Fuenlabrada. Dabone’s potential debut could smash that record by a significant margin, marking him as a true prodigy in the sport.
