First a couple of occasions, then the first career goal in a knockout match in the Champions League: it’s an evening to remember, that of Barcelona-Napoli, for Fermin Lopez Martin, offensive midfielder born in 2003 near Huelva, Andalusia. But who is this boy, not even very young anymore – he will be 20 years old in May 2023 – who has surprised everyone since the preseason in the USA?
BETIS HEART – Fermin grew up in the cantere of the Recreativo Huelva and Betis Sivigliathe favorite team of his entire family, before accepting the call from Barcelona and moving to Catalonia. They call the big star (“the big star”) of La Masia. He learned to occupy the entire midfield, as a playmaker, as a midfielder and also as a winger, gaining experience on loan at Deportivo Linares, the Spanish third division, with 12 goals and 4 assists in 40 seasonal matches. This year, which began with a goal and assist in an American Clasico at the start of the season against Real Madrid, Fermin has 4 goals and 1 assist in an alternative role to the starters, his contract renewed in August until 2027.
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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM – Called up for the USA together with other Blaugrana youth talents such as Lamine YamalAlex Valle and Aleix Garrido, Fermin had already attracted the attention of those who made it just before him, i.e. Pedri: “There are many young people who come out with the desire to eat up the world. One is certainly him, I like it, it has a lot of grit and quality“. The full-back Alex Baldewho trained with him for a long time, always highlighted his quality in each training session.
Férmin López celebrating Ferran Torres’ goal. pic.twitter.com/EanYoiajeQ
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