Fer López


Fernando López González is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club [RC RC Celta de Vigo|Celta de Vigo|Celta Vigo], on loan from club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Early life

López was born on 24 May 2004 in Madrid, Spain to a psychologist mother and a lawyer father. He attends the University of Vigo, where he studies a double degree in law and business administration.

Career

Celta

López began his career playing for Cristo de la Victoria, before joining Celta at the under-10's level. In 2018, López had a three month stint living in England, training with Suffolk-based club Bacton United 89 and attending Finborough School. Upon his return to Spain, López resumed playing at Celta, being loaned out to Rápido de Bouzas during the 2019–20 season.
In 2022, López began his senior career with the club's farm team, Gran Peña. The same year, he was promoted to their reserve team.
On 27 July 2024, López renewed his contract until 2028. He made his first team debut on 30 October, coming on as a half-time substitute for Carlos Domínguez in a 5–1 away win over San Pedro, for the season's Copa del Rey.
López scored his first goals with Celta on 3 December 2024, netting a brace in a 5–1 away routing of Salamanca. He made his professional – and La Liga – debut three days later, starting in a 2–0 home win over Mallorca, but was replaced in the first half due to an injury.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 20 June 2025, López joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Loan to Celta

On 26 January 2026, López returned to Celta on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

Style of play

López plays as an attacking midfielder and is left-footed. Spanish sports website Relevo wrote that "many in Vigo compare him to Iago Aspas".