I’m going to come clean, I didn’t know who Fermin Lopez was before the season began.
I watch every Barca game, follow the academy about as closely as you can, and still, Fermin caught me by surprise.
Lamine Yamal we all saw coming. Although it’s been incredible to see how quickly he took off in the first division.
Pau Cubarsí, knock on wood, has had a breakout similar to that of Ansu Fati, who took his chance, was sensational, and never looked back at the B team.
There’s something truly unique, and encouraging, about the way Fermin made his way onto the team.