At 16 years and 173 days previous, Toni Fernandez grew to become the second youngest participant to formally debut for FC Barcelona, after Lamine Yamal, who made his debut at 15 years and 291 days.
Fernandez made his official debut on 4 January within the Copa del Rey match towards ID Barbastro, approaching within the 81st minute to interchange Pablo Torre.
The match was a snug one for the Blaugranas, who received 0-4 in Huesca, however it should at all times be an unforgettable day for the La Masia graduate and his household.
Toni Fernandez grateful to everybody on the membership
Chatting with the membership’s official media earlier at present, younger Toni mirrored on his first-team debut and the second main as much as it, saying that he was very calm when the time got here.
“It was a really glad second for me. I used to be very calm when it was time to go on the pitch. I simply needed to benefit from the second that we at all times have,” remarked the teenage ahead.
Second youngest debutant in Barcelona historical past. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photos)
Expressing his gratitude to his household, the membership and the teaching employees for his growth and the chance he acquired, the 16-year-old added:
“I first need to thank my household, who’re at all times there for me, serving to me and correcting me after which, all of the coaches on the membership and the folks on the membership.
“The whole lot was nice and I learnt from one of the best and now I’m working with my workforce and profiting from the alternatives to be at my finest after I step up.”
Discussing his dad and mom’ response after his debut, Toni admitted that they have been in tears once they referred to as him.
“They referred to as me crying tears of happiness and mentioned that what I did was a supply of satisfaction for them. They advised me to maintain working and attempt for extra and to not be glad with what I’ve achieved as a result of what I’ve completed to this point is only a small step,” he revealed.