Filipino player scores on debut for Barcelona first team

(NLDO) - In a friendly match with Vissel Kobe, Filipino-born player Pedro Fernandez Sarmiento had an impressive debut, scoring for Barcelona just 10 minutes after entering the field.

The player of Filipino blood, Pedro Fernandez Sarmiento (17 years old), who grew up in La Masia, plays as a midfielder and has just made a strong impression when he was praised by the Spanish press as "the successor of the legend Andres Iniesta".

With Filipino blood, Sarmiento attracts special attention from Southeast Asia, especially in the context of the "naturalization wave" that is taking place vigorously.

On July 27, coach Flick gave Sarmiento the opportunity to replace Marcus Rashford in the 78th minute of a friendly match against Vissel Kobe (Japan). Just a few minutes later, this player scored the winning goal for Barcelona 3-1. Taking advantage of the ball from Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, Sarmiento calmly volleyed from outside the penalty area, defeating goalkeeper Shota Arai.

The cool goal not only showed the technique but also affirmed the bravery of the young Filipino talent in a pressured situation.

Sarmiento made his debut with a goal for Barcelona

Born in Nigrán, Spain, Sarmiento, nicknamed Dro, spent nearly a decade at the Val Miñor Football School before joining La Masia. "Dro made his mark very early on with his ability to do things that few young players can do," Sarmiento's first coach, Roxo, told SPORT.

This impressive debut not only made Barcelona fans expect, but also made Southeast Asian football more eager to follow a star with regional roots.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cau-thu-goc-philippines-ghi-ban-ngay-tran-ra-mat-doi-mot-barcelona-196250728190205556.htm