According to an analysis by Diario Sport, Fermín is an ordinary player, but one that any manager would want.
Fermín shines at Mestalla: Here's the story of his world-class goal / @carrusel
Some players cannot be measured by market valuation, release clauses, or amortization: their value is not on paper, not on reports, not in numbers, and not in buying and selling, but in something more emotional—dedication, loyalty, and commitment to an ideal, a jersey, and a group of fans.
Fermín López is one of those players that any coach would want in their team. He's not arrogant, flamboyant, or pretentious; but he's the glue that holds the team together, both in the locker room and on the pitch. Fermín may never be Barcelona's highest-paid player, nor the most frequently featured on the front page, and he'll never walk the red carpet or attend tuxedos and banquets, but having Fermín in the Barcelona squad is a luxury for many Barcelona fans.
More than a year has passed, and many may have forgotten: Fermín could have signed with Chelsea and made a fortune, but he chose to stay. He valued more than just the numbers on his checkbook; over time, he also gradually became one of the darlings of the Camp Nou stands.
What sustains him is not only his attitude, but also his style of play: he is a natural at making runs from behind, never stops running, and is also an unexpected scorer.
Facing Fermín is almost torture for opponents: how do you contain a player who plays entirely on movement, who is unmatched in his ability to move between the half-spaces and the line, and whose speed and directness are both fast and direct?
The spotlight may fall on others, but Fermín will always be there. Other players, after missing what should have been an important World Cup, would often experience a difficult slump; but the new season has just begun, and this Huelva player is already in top form, clearly aware that this season could be his big one.
It's important to know that there aren't many players like Fermín: important yet unassuming, decisive in games without putting on airs, highly efficient yet without any frills; an ordinary person who became an outstanding player.
