It is almost never a surprise at this point to find FC Barcelona producing great young talents. La Masia has long been renowned for mass-producing generational talents, and the present day is no different. Even in times of financial turmoil, the Barcelona academy and youth divisions continue to provide.
After the likes of Gavi, Alejandro Balde, and Lamine Yamal, even more names have started to emerge. Pau Cubarsi, Marc Guiu, Hector Fort, and several others are now on the verge of stealing the European spotlight as well. However, there is a new kind of mastermind brewing within the youth divisions, one who is still only just 15.
As highlighted by SPORT, the next name that Barcelona will undoubtedly remember is that of Guillermo Fernandez. More commonly referred to as Guille Fernandez, the youngster is a midfielder of unprecedented potential.
For the young 15-year-old, a big step in his career has just arrived. At his tender young age, he has already debuted for Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletic. Moreover, he also became Barça’s second youngest debutant in the UEFA Youth League this season, surpassed only by Lamine Yamal for the title of the youngest.
However, at his current trajectory, there is no telling the heights this youngster can reach. Across his time with Juvenil A, B, and now Barcelona Atletic, he has continuously amazed. A midfielder possessing strong physical traits, he accompanies those with his undeniable technical expertise.
For SPORT, he possesses everything to become an ‘elite midfielder’ in the future. A ‘crack’, as SPORT identifies his potential, is the ceiling that is currently expected of him. His exceptional first touch, wide range of vision, and passing, as well as his ability to provide the dangerous final pass, all combine to make him a great creative asset.
However, that is far from what makes Guille Fernandez such a standout talent. His ability to finish off plays with a powerful shot is another one of his wild cards. In both the last two games for Juvenil B, his goals have provided the finishing touch to Barça’s victories.
Already in his sixth season in the Barcelona quarry, SPORT also highlights the player’s exemplary winning character and mentality. A midfielder who is beyond complete, he combines physical, technical, and unbalancing qualities to stand out as much as he does. It is also no wonder that just like Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde, two other academy prodigies, his agent is also Jorge Mendes.