After providing an assist in the Copa del Rey match against Racing Santander, Fermín has now been involved in 18 goals across all competitions this season—surpassing his total from last season and ranking second only to Yamal within the squad.
Barcelona’s official statement read: Fermín has become a lifeline for the team in numerous matches this season. Whether starting or coming off the bench, this midfielder has repeatedly been one of Flick’s go-to solutions, and his unique offensive qualities have made him a player the coach heavily relies on.
In the match against Racing Santander, the Andalusian player’s introduction proved decisive in breaking the deadlock. With that Copa del Rey assist, Fermín has now set a personal record for the most goal contributions in a single season since joining Barcelona.
The impact this player has on matches is evident. His energy, combined with his ability to break defensive lines and make smart decisions inside the box, makes him unpredictable for opposing defenses. His statistics this season serve as compelling proof: Fermín is enjoying his most productive campaign yet—and it’s only January. So far, the attacking midfielder has scored 8 goals and provided 10 assists in 22 appearances. Last season, he recorded 8 goals and 9 assists in 46 matches; during his debut season under Xavi, he netted 11 goals in 42 games but registered no assists.
Barcelona is one of the most offensively potent teams in the world. With an abundance of key players capable of influencing play in the final third, the club’s goals and assists are distributed remarkably evenly.
In this context, Fermín has emerged as one of the most crucial contributors—he ranks second in the squad for goal involvement, behind only Yamal, who currently has 10 goals and 10 assists this season. Right behind them are Ferran Torres and Raphinha (each with 16 goal contributions), followed by Rashford (15), Lewandowski (11), Pedri (9), and Olmo (7).