Sevilla FC has appointed Peque Fernández as the new bearer of the number 10. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder will wear the number previously held by Maradona, Banega, or Reyes and will debut it this Sunday in a friendly against Cracovia.
Sevilla FC has made a decision that will not go unnoticed in Nervión. Peque Fernández will be the new bearer of the number 10 for Sevilla FC for the 2025/26 season, as confirmed by the club this week. The 23-year-old Catalan player (born on October 4, 2002) is thus taking a step forward in importance within Luis García Plaza's team.
After a season where he played an important role in the rotation, with minutes both as a starter and a substitute, the club rewards his growth and excellent performance in this pre-season. His debut with his new number will be this Sunday against Cracovia, in the upcoming friendly match.
A different profile for a historic number
Although he will inherit a number historically linked to creativity, Peque is not a classic '10' of touch and pause. His profile is much more dynamic and vertical. He plays as an attacking midfielder, second striker, and left winger, with a contract that ties him to Sevilla FC until June 30, 2028.
His strengths include good ball control, dribbling, arriving in the box, and the ability to play between the lines. A different, electric player who fits what Sevilla FC is looking for this season: more speed and verticality in the final third. For the Sevilla fans, seeing such a dynamic player wearing the number 10 will be a novelty that promises strong emotions at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
The weight of history in the number 10
The number 10 of Sevilla FC is much more than just a number. It is the history of the club. It has been worn by names that marked an era: Diego Armando Maradona, Éver Banega, José Antonio Reyes, Ivan Rakitic, and Suso, among others. Now, Peque takes on that legacy with the responsibility of bringing shine to a number that has always been synonymous with talent in Nervión.
The club's decision to give the number 10 to Peque is not coincidental. Following the departure of veteran players and the need to rejuvenate the squad, the management is betting on youth and players with potential. Peque has already shown in pre-season that he can take on leadership roles, and this Sunday against Cracovia he will have his first opportunity to showcase the number in an official match, even if it is friendly.
What to expect from Peque this season?
With the number 10 on his back, the pressure increases, but Peque seems ready. His playing style, more direct and vertical, could be a key weapon to unlock tight matches. The fans expect to see him link up with the forwards and create goal-scoring opportunities from the second line. Luis García Plaza has worked in pre-season to make the team more offensive, and Peque is a fundamental piece in that scheme.
Sevilla FC faces the 2025/26 season with the hope of competing for European spots again, and having a young and talented number 10 like Peque is a statement of intent. This Sunday, in the friendly against Cracovia, fans will be able to see the new number 10 on the pitch for the first time. The match will take place at 19:00 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium, with free entry for season ticket holders.
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