Toni Fernández
Full name: Antonio Fernández Casino
Height: —
Youth career: RCD Espanyol, FC Barcelona (since 2018)
Current club: FC Barcelona
Squad number: —
Current national team: Spain U-17
Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2024
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Antoine Griezmann
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– technique
– ball control
– creativity
– first touch
– football IQ
– finishing 
– dribbling
– pace
To improve:
– not the shortest, but a quite lightweight player, who should work hard on his physicality
– frequency and quality of operating with with his weaker right foot
– aerial ability
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker/shadow striker
– offensive allrounder capable of playing anywhere along the front line
– highly creative player, who likes to be given a free role to roam in the final third
– extremely elegant with the ball at his feet with a truly futsal-esque technique
– high football IQ and general understanding of the game
– unpredictable and spectacular player able to make a difference with his dribbling, finishing, and passing skills at any time
– very good feeling to make effective late runs into the opposite penalty box lurking for a chance to score
– displays a natural technique to take fast decisions under pressure
– excellent first touch and ability to operate in tight spaces
– possesses very interesting finishing, mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– very skillful in combination and one-two play
– avoids using his weaker right foot
– decent direct and indirect set-piece taker
– doesn’t hesitate to track back and work for the team/very good defensive work rate for an attacking player
Fernández enters the penalty area, tricks his opponent with a set of feints, and scores with a perfect finish.
Fernández intercepts the ball, makes a good run, and creates a big chance with a great pass.
Fernández controls the ball, makes a quick decision, and creates a big chance with a perfectly weighted chipped pass.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Second striker in 4-4-2.
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Achievements:
Spanish U-12 Championship 2019/2020 winner with Barcelona.
Spanish U-13 Championship 2020/2021 winner with Barcelona.
Spanish U-14 Championship 2021/2022 winner with Barcelona.
Spanish U-15 Championship 2022/2023 winner with Barcelona.
Spanish U-15 Championship 2022/2023 top scorer.
League summary (as for 5 February 2024):
No senior league appearances yet.
Description:
Toni Fernández made a notable move to La Masia from local rivals Espanyol in 2018. Widely recognized as one of the most promising players of his generation in Europe, Toni has quickly become a key figure in Barcelona’s youth academy. Meanwhile, his cousin and fellow prodigy, Guille, is also making waves within Barcelona’s youth ranks. Toni has not only established himself as a standout talent but has also become a regular fixture in Spain’s youth international teams. Starting his journey at the U-15 level, he has progressed to become a vital member of the U-17 setup, showcasing his immense skill and potential on the international stage.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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