Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is enjoying one of the most productive periods of his career under Hansi Flick, with eight goals and seven assists in 15 appearances across competitions in the 2026/27 season.
Understandably, the 23-year-old has become an increasingly important member of Flick’s squad, taking advantage of Dani Olmo’s injury to establish greater consistency in the starting line-up.
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His attacking output is particularly impressive because of his ability to finish with either foot and with his header.
Since his debut under former manager Xavi, Fermin’s development as a two-footed goalscorer has become an important weapon for Barcelona, making him difficult for opposition defenders to predict and contain.
Fermin’s increased involvement following Olmo’s injury has coincided with an outstanding run of individual performances.
Fermin Lopez can score from anywhere and with both feet. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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His ability to contribute goals and assists from midfield has given Flick another attacking option, particularly when Barcelona need late runs into the penalty area.
As such, the numbers help explain his development, as he scored 11 goals in 2023/24, followed by eight goals and nine assists in 2024/25.
He subsequently registered 13 goals and 17 assists during the 2025/26 campaign, putting his current eight goals and seven assists in a strong position to challenge those previous seasonal totals.
Furthermore, one of Fermin’s biggest strengths is his ability to finish with either foot.
Statistically, 23 of his 45 goals have come with his right foot, 17 from his left and five from headers.
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Fermin Lopez has become crucial to Barcelona’s attacking setup. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Fermin’s contribution to the team is not limited to goals. Indeed, they are important, but his versatility also gives Barcelona an advantage beyond his goalscoring numbers.
On that note, it is crucial to remember that he can operate in attacking midfield, in deep central areas and can also play out wide if required, although he has not played there this season thanks to the depth Flick has at his disposal.
What has stood out this season is his ability to arrive late inside the penalty area and threaten goal from different shooting angles.
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On top of that, his ability to use both feet makes those movements even more difficult to defend.
Simply put, while the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are hogging the limelight, and for all the right reasons, Barcelona have another offensive threat who can influence matches, just as he did against Atletico Madrid.
