After their commanding triumph in UEFA Euro 2024, Spain have extended their international success by striking gold at the Olympics.
At the heart of this monumental achievement has been Barcelona sensation Fermin Lopez. While his compatriot Lamine Yamal garnered headlines during the UEFA Euro 2024, Fermin made sure to seize the spotlight at the Olympics.
With six goals and one assist in six games, Fermin constantly demonstrated his abilities in each stage of the tournament. The recently concluded final against France proved to be a tricky affair, but Fermin scored the equalizer and go-ahead goal to certify a brace.
An exciting campaign ahead
Emerging from an academy known for its serene players, Fermin is a pleasant anomaly. He’s not the calm within the storm or the peace that follows—he is the storm itself. Unstoppable and inevitable.
It is safe to say Hansi Flick will relish having this live wire buzzing around the pitch. After all, few could fit that attacking midfield role as well as him.
With a striking ability rarely seen in midfielders and a keen sense for exploiting space, he could replicate many of the qualities Thomas Muller showcased under Flick.
Putting the absurd ball striking abilities to one side, it is impressive how well the Spaniard interprets the game to be constantly making runs elite strikers dream of making.
While Dani Olmo presents a similar profile and arguably holds an edge due to their career stages, Fermin is sure to keep Olmo on his toes.
In fact, the possibility of them sharing a pitch cannot be ruled out either. In a 4-3-3, Olmo as a false 9 with Raphinha or Fati playing narrowly on the left and Fermin as the right central midfielder can be highly effective.
The youngster’s performances with Barça last season showcased his exceptional talent, and now the world is starting to take notice. Barcelona’s pride is an Olympic gold medalist, and no one on that team deserves it more.
