Fernando López González (born 24 May 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for 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.
He attended Finborough School just outside Stowmarket in Suffolk.
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 on a deal worth £19 million. He scored his first goal for the club on 7 August 2026 during the 3–0 victory against Port Vale in the EFL Cup first round.
On the 20th of September 2026 Lopez scored the winner for Wolves in a 1-0 home win over West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby giving Wolves their first home and league win over the baggies since 2011.
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 [Spain international] Iago Aspas".
Career statistics
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGran Peña2022–23Tercera Federación111———111Celta B2022–23Primera Federación10———102023–24Primera Federación317——203572024–25Primera Federación174———174Total4912——205112Celta2024–25La Liga17232——204Wolverhampton Wanderers2025–26Premier League901020—1202026–27Championship740021—95Total1641041—215Celta (loan)2025–26La Liga171——61232Career total1101942418112623
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