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Barcelona’s latest match in Barbastro introduced not solely a sporting victory but in addition an emotional begin to 2025 for the Catalan facet.
It was a special day for younger Toni Fernandez, who etched his identify within the membership’s historical past books.
At simply 16 years, 5 months, and 17 days, the gifted ahead grew to become the second youngest debutant for Barcelona, following within the footsteps of Lamine Yamal, who holds the file.
An unforgettable evening
Toni, a flexible ahead, is not only one other promising expertise from La Masia. His adaptability permits him to play in a number of roles, together with as a centre ahead, proper winger, and even an attacking midfielder.
Within the Barbastro match, supervisor Hansi Flick positioned him on the precise wing when he got here on as an alternative to Pablo Torre.
Toni Fernandez made his debut beneath Hansi Flick. (Photograph courtesy: FC Barcelona official web site)
Regardless of having solely 10 minutes on the pitch, Toni impressed by finishing all six of his tried passes, showcasing composure and confidence past his years.
Flick loves to check younger gamers
The German coach has been protecting an in depth eye on the younger prodigy. Toni Fernandez was among the many youth gamers chosen to hitch the pre-season tour in the USA, a chance that highlighted his potential.
Moreover, he has been included in Barcelona’s B listing for the Champions League, signalling the belief the membership locations in his talents.
Toni’s debut is a part of a broader pattern beneath Flick, who has constantly given alternatives to La Masia graduates and Toni was the sixth participant from La Masia who debuted beneath the German.
Gamers like Marc Bernal, Gerard Martin, Pau Victor, Sergi Dominguez, and Andres Cuenca have all been handed possibilities to show themselves in latest months, highlighting the supervisor’s give attention to nurturing younger expertise.
For Toni, that is solely the start. His journey at Barcelona seems promising, with the membership and its supporters excited to see how he continues to develop and contribute to the workforce sooner or later.
