Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Kerala Teen’s Resemblance to Lamine Yamal Goes Viral
Allen James is a 15-year-old student from Kerala.
People say he looks very much like footballer Lamine Yamal.
His hair, face and smile prompted the comparisons.
A video by Nikhil Manohar made many more people notice him.
One Instagram reel received more than 14 million views.
Allen’s followers grew from about 200 to more than 20,000.
He plays defence for his school football team.
He likes Yamal, but Lionel Messi and Argentina are his favourites.
Allen says he is enjoying the attention and hopes Yamal contacts him.
Allen James, a 15-year-old Class 10 student from Chakkuvally in Kollam, has gone viral for resembling Lamine Yamal.
A video filmed and shared by vlogger and block panchayat member Nikhil Manohar brought the resemblance to a wider audience.
One Instagram reel featuring Allen reportedly received more than 14 million views.
Allen’s social media following rose from about 200 people to more than 20,000, and he began receiving local event invitations.
Allen plays defence for his school football team and says Lionel Messi and Argentina are his favourites, although he admires Yamal.
- Who
- Allen James, a 15-year-old Class 10 student and school football player.
- What
- He became an online sensation because of his resemblance to Lamine Yamal.
- When
- Recently, after a video featuring him went viral on Instagram.
- Where
- Chakkuvally in Kollam district, Kerala.
- Why
- Viewers noticed similarities in his hairstyle, facial features and smile.
- Age
- 15 years old
- Location
- Chakkuvally, Kollam district, Kerala
- School
- Peruvazhi Government High School
- Football position
- Defender for his school team
- Viral reach
- One Instagram reel received more than 14 million views
- Follower growth
- From about 200 followers to more than 20,000
- Favourite player
- Lionel Messi
