Nice, France – Dro Fernández is quickly making an impression at Paris Saint-Germain. The 18-year-old Spaniard scored his first Ligue 1 goal on Saturday, contributing to a dominant 4-0 victory over Nice at the Allianz Riviera. The goal, a composed finish in the 81st minute, capped a comprehensive performance from PSG and further cemented their position at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Fernández’s strike wasn’t just a goal; it was the 100th of the season for Paris Saint-Germain, a testament to their attacking prowess. Receiving a precise pass from Ousmane Dembélé, Fernández skillfully controlled the ball with his left foot, evaded Antoine Mendy, and calmly slotted the ball past Nice goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf with his right. “I didn’t understand it was the 100th,” Fernández admitted after the match.
A Rising Star in PSG History
According to ‘Stats du Foot’, Fernández became the fifth-youngest player to score for Paris Saint-Germain since Qatar Sports Investments took ownership of the club. The ranking is as follows:
- Warren Zaïre-Emery – 16 years and 330 days
- Ibrahim Mbaye – 17 years and 64 days
- Tanguy Kouassi – 17 years and 253 days
- Yoram Zague – 18 years
- Dro Fernández – 18 years and 68 days
Fernández’s arrival in Paris in January has seen a steady increase in playing time and influence. He has already accumulated more minutes (148 vs. 235) and appearances (5 vs. 7) under manager Luis Enrique than he did with Hansi Flick at Barcelona. This increased opportunity is clearly bearing fruit.
“Helping the team with my first goal makes me super happy,” Fernández said. “I’m happy in Paris. It’s not easy to arrive from the outside being so young. Now it’s time to keep growing, adapting, gaining rhythm and helping the team in whatever way I can. Every minute they supply me, I’ll make the most of it. And if it’s with goals, so be it.”
“Helping the team with my first goal makes me super happy. Every minute they give me, I’ll make the most of it. And if it’s with goals, so be it.”
Luis Enrique isn’t surprised by Fernández’s impact. “I’m not surprised. He’s only 18 years old, but his football fits perfectly with what we’re looking for,” the PSG manager stated. “One of his main qualities is that ability to get into the opponent’s area. Many players don’t play much, but they grab advantage of their opportunities.”
“I’m not surprised. He’s only 18 years old, but his football fits perfectly with what we’re looking for.”
Fernández expressed gratitude for the faith shown in him by Enrique. “The coach has shown me his confidence. I knew Luis Enrique was a great coach, all my teammates who had him at Barcelona spoke incredibly about him, and when I came, I had no doubts, honestly.”
Dro Fernández celebrates his first goal for PSG.
The praise doesn’t stop with Enrique. Fellow PSG midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery lauded Fernández, saying, “He’s a fantastic player, even younger than me, and honestly, what he’s doing is magnificent for his age. He should keep going like this, maintain his confidence, and we’ll be there to support him and give him the best possible conditions. He has to keep it up.” The burgeoning partnership between the two young midfielders is already drawing attention.
PSG’s victory over Nice, secured by goals from Nuno Mendes (penalty), Désiré Doué, Fernández, and Warren Zaïre-Emery, propelled them back to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The team controlled possession with 74% and outshot Nice 17 to 6, demonstrating their dominance. The win was further aided by a 61st-minute red card to Nice’s Youssouf Ndayishimiye.
For Fernández, this is just the beginning. His ability to impact games, even in limited minutes, is a promising sign for PSG’s future. The young Spaniard’s “tiki-taka” style of play, as described by some observers, is already adding a new dimension to the Parisian attack.
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