After leaving Barcelona, the Golden Boy was reborn at Monaco: 22-year-old Fati has scored 6 goals in 5 games this season, with 4 goals over the past two years.

A change of environment can revive a player. Fati, who inherited Barcelona’s iconic number 10 from Messi, was defeated by injuries and failed to become a genuine superstar. His experience at Barça could be described by the saying “pulling up seedlings to help them grow,” as he ultimately undermined himself. After being sidelined and overlooked at Barcelona, he was loaned out this summer to the strong French club Monaco, where he has been revitalized.

In response, Transfermarkt created a data comparison chart showing Fati’s stats over the past two years (with Barcelona and Brighton) and his current season at Monaco.

• Over the last two years (with Barcelona and Brighton), Fati appeared in 41 matches across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and totaling 1,339 minutes on the pitch — averaging one goal every 335 minutes.
• This season at Monaco, Fati has played 5 matches in all competitions, netting 6 goals in 251 minutes — scoring a goal every 42 minutes.

Many media outlets describe Fati’s performance at Monaco as a “rebirth.” Personally, I note that out of his 6 goals, 3 came from penalties, and Monaco is a team that heavily supports its forwards’ statistics. Whether Fati can truly enjoy a second peak remains to be seen over time. Hopefully, he can overcome his injuries. At just 22 years old, combined with advanced medical technology, he might become a solid striker at Monaco. However, given the severity and recurrence of his injuries, reaching superstar status is unlikely. Still, Fati’s greatest strength lies in his finishing ability — a natural talent and instinct deeply ingrained in his skills and memory.