In a remarkable display of talent and skill, cousins Toni and Guille Fernández made history by becoming the youngest-ever scorers for Barcelona Atlètic. Their impressive feat occurred during Saturday’s 3-0 victory against Ourense in the Spanish third division. The timing of their goals was particularly noteworthy, with just four minutes separating the two strikes.
Toni, the younger of the two cousins, set a new record by finding the back of the net in the 41st minute of the match at the tender age of 16 years, one month, and 23 days. Not to be outdone, Guille followed suit by scoring on the stroke of half-time, becoming the second youngest scorer for Barça’s reserve side at 16 years, two months, and 21 days. The duo, born in 2008, are separated by only one month in age.
Their exceptional performance has not gone unnoticed by new Barcelona coach Hansi Flick. Guille, who plays as an attacking midfielder, showcased his abilities in all three preseason matches for the first team in the United States this summer. Meanwhile, forward Toni made impactful cameo appearances off the bench in two out of the three games.
Barcelona states that the top five youngest scorers for the B team include Bojan, Marc Bernal, and Lionel Messi, alongside the Fernández cousins. However, there are conflicting claims regarding Haruna Babangida’s inclusion in this list. The former Nigeria winger, who played for Barcelona Atlètic in the 1990s, has sparked debate over whether he should be recognized as one of the youngest scorers for the team. While it is undisputed that Toni holds the title of the youngest scorer, there are assertions that Babangida achieved this milestone at a younger age than Guille.
The dynamic duo of Toni and Guille Fernández have etched their names in the history books of Barcelona Atlètic with their record-breaking performances. As they continue to impress on the field and garner attention from the coaching staff, the future looks bright for these talented young players. Their potential to shine on the big stage is evident, and fans eagerly anticipate their continued development and success in the world of football.