Fermin Lopez on dealing with the pressure of playing for Barcelona and Spain: 'Naturally and proudly!'

Fermin Lopez has already made a big impact on the footballing world, having won an Olympic gold medal, UEFA Euro and titles in La Liga and the Copa del Rey before his 23rd birthday,

The 22-year-old does not take his success for granted, and on Friday he shared how he deals with the pressures of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world while also integrating himself at a top national team.

The Barcelona and Spain midfielder took part in a live, interactive DAZN experience on Friday that allows fans to ask questions directly via a new, groundbreaking app feature powered by The Residency, connecting fans with their football heroes.

When asked how he handles the massive expectations of being a Barcelona starter, Lopez just said he does so "naturally and proudly" and takes each moment as they come.

"I know what it means to play for Barça and in every game, I try to live up to this enormous responsibility," Lopez wrote.

"But without ceasing to enjoy every moment."

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Lopez burst onto the scene for Barça as a 20-year-old in 2023 after a successful loan spell at Linares in the Spanish third tier, debuting for the Blaugrana in 2023 before going on to make 42 appearances across all competitions that season. He played even more during the 2024-25 campaign, helping Barcelona win the domestic double, and has continued on as a key part of the famous club during the current season.

With Barça in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Spain preparing for this summer's FIFA World Cup, there is no shortage of motivation for a young player who has already tasted so much success.

"Win everything with Barça and Spain," Lopez replied when asked by chat user zé pedro54092 about his goals. "That we have a great summer with the World Cup ahead of us."

Who is in The Residency? 

After fans had the opportunity to message Lautaro Martinez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Enzo Fernández and Fermín López in recent weeks, on Thursday, April 2, it is the turn of Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.

The 26-year-old will share insights into his career and personal life, directly answering the questions fans pose to him live via The Residency on the DAZN app.