Who is Barcelona’s Filipino player that scored on his pre-season debut? 

Doha, Qatar: During FC Barcelona s pre season clash against Vissel Kobe, a promising talent caught the attention of fans worldwide, especially those f...

Doha, Qatar: During FC Barcelona’s pre-season clash against Vissel Kobe, a promising talent caught the attention of fans worldwide, especially those from the Philippines. 

In the 79th minute of the match held on July 27, a half-Filipino, half-Spanish rising star named Pedro “Dro” Fernandez Sarmiento made his debut with the Barcelona first team, coming on as a substitute for Marcus Rashford. Just eight minutes later, Dro stunned the crowd by scoring a goal, helping secure a 3–1 victory for the Catalan giants. 

This special moment has left many asking: Who is Dro Fernandez?

Born on January 12, 2008, in Nigran, Galicia, Spain, Dro Fernandez is the son of a Spanish father from Galicia and a Filipina mother. 

He holds dual citizenship of Spain and the Philippines, and although he grew up in Spain, he retains a strong connection to his Filipino roots through his mother’s heritage.