The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal
Jakten på nästa Lamine Yamal
Synopsis
They are teenagers and the future of football. SVT chronicles the talent search, a process in which the majority of children are rejected. During the World Cup, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is one of the tournament's major stars. Meanwhile, an intensive effort is underway to nurture the next generation of stars. At Benfica, players as young as five are scouted. Denmark was an early adopter of viewing academy players as commodities. In the UK, the situation ended so tragically for two young boys that they took their own lives. At home, an intense debate is raging, with the push for early elite-level development dividing the football community.
Top Cast
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Ida Forsgren
Self - Narrator
Nazif Inoussa
Self
Maxine Langton
Self
Charlie Adam
Self
Kyle Walker
Self
Emir Kujović
Self
Rui Silva
Self
Thomas Hasselgren
Self
Jacob Larsen
Self
Mario Amini
Self
Simon Åström
Self
Neo Jönsson
Self
Luca Scanlon
Self
Max Noble
Self
Ricardo Prudencio
Self
Ritchie Humphreys
Self
Chris Casper
Self
Alexander Sandahl
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johanna Bäckström Lerneby
- Original Title
- Jakten på nästa Lamine Yamal
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanna Bäckström Lerneby
Andreea Cretu
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Bäckström Lerneby
Director
Andreea Cretu
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal
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What is The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal about?
They are teenagers and the future of football. SVT chronicles the talent search, a process in which the majority of children are rejected. During the World Cup, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is one of the tournament's major stars. Meanwhile, an intensive effort is underway to nurture the next generation of stars. At Benfica, players as young as five are scouted. Denmark was an early adopter of viewing academy players as commodities. In the UK, the situation ended so tragically for two young boys that they took their own lives. At home, an intense debate is raging, with the push for early elite-level development dividing the football community.
Who directed The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal?
The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal was directed by Johanna Bäckström Lerneby.
Who stars in The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal?
The principal cast of The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal includes Ida Forsgren, Nazif Inoussa, Maxine Langton, Charlie Adam, Kyle Walker.
When was The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal released and how long is it?
The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 40m.