Fermín's new season couldn't have started better. The Andalusian midfielder is approaching the new season with greater confidence, and his importance within the squad is growing. His increased presence and consistency have allowed him to play the opening matches with the ambition to continue playing a key role and prove he is ready to take on greater responsibilities.

The team's excellent overall form has also contributed to his personal growth. He has formed an exceptional trio with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with defensive support behind them.

Fermín has always thanked Xavi for making all of this possible. The player from Campillo consolidated his starting position under Flick, and his role is much more important. Beyond delivering impressive performances, Fermín continues to accumulate personal accolades.

Despite his young age, Fermín has already accumulated a significant number of honours. During his time at Barcelona, he has won two La Liga titles (2023/24 and 2024/25), a Copa del Rey (2023/24), and two Spanish Super Cups (2023/24 and 2024/25). The 2023/24 season was particularly important for him, as his 8 goals and 9 assists helped the team achieve the treble.

With the Spanish national team, Fermín has also won two major trophies: the 2024 European Championship and the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024.

"The Olympic gold medal in 2024 was one of the happiest days of my life. Together with my teammates, we achieved something incredible. Spain hadn't won an Olympic gold medal in football for a very long time, and not many can say that. The atmosphere in the Olympic Village was a completely new experience, with so many elite athletes around you, watching men and women from other sports train. I need to find a special place for it," he said.

At those Olympics, he played a central role, becoming the top scorer in men's football with 6 goals. This brings his total to seven trophies with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, which is quite remarkable for a player with a long career ahead of him.

When it comes to idols, Fermín's two role models are Xavi and Iniesta, and no one else. Both made Barcelona history. Although Fermín is a player more inclined to push forward and score many goals, he has always loved learning from the talents of the "number 6" and "number 8".

"I've always had that characteristic, that connection with goals. I've been able to score many goals since I was young. I think I'm a bit different from Xavi and Andrés—they are incomparable—but I have other qualities. I'm always closer to the box, I like to play more directly, always looking for goals. My relationship with scoring has always been good, and I'm enjoying it even more this year," he explained.

His words are also reflected in the statistics. So far this season, he has made 4 starts, with a personal tally of 4 goals and 2 assists.

In an interview with GQ, Fermín also showed a more personal side, talking about two important companions outside of football: his dog, Horus, and his girlfriend. The player explained the important role his pet plays in his daily life and how it has become an indispensable part of it: "I have a dog named Horus, he's my way of life, a Samoyed, and he behaves very well. We don't let him on the sofa or the bed. In the morning I take him for a walk so he's calm when he's at home," said the Huelva native.

The two have a very close relationship, with photos of Horus making up a large part of his social media feed and even becoming a sort of symbol for him. "More than half the photos on my feed are of Horus. Whenever I'm at home, I spend a lot of time with him. Almost everyone recognizes my dog first, even when I'm wearing a hoodie," he admitted.

Away from the pitch, Fermín also loves to relax with his girlfriend, especially when he wants to treat himself: "Whenever I can treat myself, I eat sushi. I usually pair it with a match on that day, and my girlfriend joins me," he concluded.

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