"Fermin Lopez has turned out to be a diamond in the rough for Hansi Flick's Barcelona in the 2025-26 season. In a campaign where the likes of Dani Olmo, Pedri and Raphinha have suffered from injury setbacks, it's been the 22-year-old Spaniard who has taken his opportunities perfectly to establish himself as a crucial player at Barcelona."
"The Spaniard spent four years in the Betis youth academy, impressing at youth levels and catching the attention of major scouts with his goal-scoring heroics. It was in 2016 that Barcelona came calling and Fermin could not say no to the prospect of developing his skills at the acclaimed La Masia youth academy - which has shaped up iconic footballers like Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi in the past"
"In fact, he only made three appearances for the Barcelona U19 and one appearance for Barca Atletic in his youth career. Fermin opened up earlier in the 2025-26 season about his difficulties settling in at La Masia, stating: "It was incredibly tough because I was so young. I don't believe I was fully prepared to live"
Fermin López is a 22-year-old Spanish midfielder who recorded 20 goal contributions for Barcelona in the 2025-26 season. Injuries to Dani Olmo, Pedri and Raphinha created opportunities that López seized to become a key first-team player under Hansi Flick. He began playing at seven for El Campillo, moved to Recreativo, then joined Real Betis in 2012 where he developed as an attacking midfielder. Barcelona signed him to La Masia in 2016 and he joined at 13. Academy coaching focused on his physicality and technique, and he overcame limited youth appearances to establish himself.
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