Yamal is cooking on and off the pitch, ladies and gentlemen.
FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has sparked fresh headlines after seemingly going public with his new girlfriend.
The 18-year-old forward and Barça's new No. 10 has been linked to the 25-year-old music artist, Nicki Nicole, for several weeks, with rumors of their relationship first surfacing when she was said to have attended his 18th birthday party. She also attended the pre-season friendly match between Barcelona and Como 1907.
Speculation only grew stronger after the pair went viral for posting the same picture of them competing in a Mario Kart match, giving fans a playful 'snippet' into their connection. Now, the whispers have turned into near-confirmation after Yamal shared an Instagram story celebrating Nicki Nicole’s 25th birthday, complete with balloons and cake.
| Lamine Yamal playing Mario Kart with famous Argentinian Pop Star Nicki Nicole
"Nicki Nicole, when will you win" pic.twitter.com/4et2KJ3P10— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) August 21, 2025
: Lamine Yamal on Instagram! pic.twitter.com/cRoAXpQlb2
— The Touchline | (@TouchlineX) August 25, 2025
Who is Lamine Yamal's new girlfriend, Nicki Nicole?
Nicki Nicole, born Nicole Denise Cucco on August 25, 2000, is a 25-year-old Argentine singer, rapper, and songwriter from Rosario, Santa Fe.
She first gained recognition in 2019 with her breakout single “Wapo Traketero” and has since become one of the leading voices in Latin urban music.
Known for hits like “Mamichula” and “Colocao,” she has performed on international stages, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, making her one of the first Argentine artists to do so.
Nicki Nicole en Jimmy Fallon cantando Wapo Traketero pic.twitter.com/K3wD9gaexY
— dalma0 (@dalma0512196) February 10, 2024
With her unique style and global collaborations, Nicki Nicole has established herself as a rising star in the Latin music scene, similar to that of Yamal in the soccer world.
The 25-year-old also previously came to the world's spotlight after dating Mexican music sensation Peso Pluma between 2023 and 2024.
