Lamine Yamal (Spain)(L-R) Erling Haaland, Lamine YamalAge: 18 | Height: 5 ft 10 in | Weight: 72 kgThe Spanish forward follows a carefully planned nutrition programme designed by FC Barcelona’s sports science and nutrition team.Breakfast: Omelette, avocado, whole-grain toast, fruits and orange juiceLunch: Rice, pasta, potatoes and saladDinner: Fish (Salmon or tuna), baked potatoes and vegetablesErling Haaland (Norway)Age: 25 | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Weight: 94 kgAs per recent reports, the Norwegian striker consumes around 6,000 calories a day, focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods.Breakfast: Eggs, sourdough and coffee with raw milkLunch: Seafood such as grilled salmon or sea bream with rice and vegetablesDinner: Cuts of red meat, such as ribeye steaks, alongside organ meatsKylian Mbappé (France)Age: 27 | Height: 5 ft 10 in | Weight: 75 kgThe French forward reportedly follows a clean, performance-focused diet built around six nutrient-dense meals a day, providing around 3,500–4,000 calories.Breakfast: Boiled eggs, avocado, almond butter porridgeLunch: Grilled chicken or tuna with fresh saladDinner: Brown rice with vegetables and lean chicken or fish, with occasional whole wheat pastaAdd ons: Protein bars, shakes and fresh fruitLionel Messi (Argentina)Age: 39 | Height: 5 ft 7 in | Weight: 67 kgConsuming around 2,400 calories a day, the Argentine striker, reportedly, follows a diet built around water, olive oil, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables.Breakfast: Granola, wholegrain bread, bananas with honeyLunch: Quinoa, fish and vegetablesDinner: Chicken with seasonal vegetablesHarry Kane (England)Age: 32 | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Weight: 86 kgThe England striker reportedly follows a balanced diet centered of lean proteins, whole grains and vegetables.Breakfast: Spinach omelette, wholemeal bread, coconut yogurt with berries and granolaLunch & dinner: Salmon, white fish or chicken with rice and salad
What Messi, Mbappé, Haaland and Yamal eat to stay at the top of their game
As FIFA World Cup fever continues to keep fans hooked, here’s a look at the carefully planned diets that help footballers maintain peak performance.











