Approaching his 50th birthday, Edu Fenoy López maintains an enviable physical condition, weighing even less than during his professional career and running 10 kilometers at a 3'50" pace without issue. The former left-back, described by his teammates as a "pitbull on the field," reminisces about his total dedication to football, stating: "I broke my cheekbones playing football, and if I had to put my head in a sack of nails for the badge, I was there, killing myself."
Fenoy, who started as a left-footed forward at Saltúa before moving to defense due to his stamina and physique, recounts his beginnings at Pavía, where he earned his first salary. Later, after a trial at Roquetas, he signed for Almería CF in the 1996-1997 season, just as the team was relegated to Segunda B. "We didn't expect it," he comments on the relegation that prevented him from debuting in the Second Division.
After spells with Mar Menor and Polideportivo Ejido, where he experienced an exciting promotion to Segunda B under Antonio Tapia, Fenoy returned to Almería. However, his time there was marked by competition and technical decisions. "They took away my registration to bring in our Francisco, who was at Valencia," he explains about one of the circumstances that limited his playing time.
The situation became complicated towards the end of the 2001-2002 season. "Two months before the 2002 promotion, they told me to stop training," says Fenoy, who, despite not having a registration, continued to train. Although he couldn't directly participate in the promotion to the Second Division, he feels "part" of the achievement.
In 2002, Fenoy terminated his contract with Almería and embarked on a journey through other clubs such as Mar Menor, Moralo, and Balompédica Linense. Despite the experiences, his lifelong desire has been to remain connected to his local club. "I would have liked to stay linked to Almería, even if it was just painting the lines on the field or scouting players for the club," he confesses, acknowledging that "I know I won't get the chance to return."
The former player attributes his good physical shape to "daily training" and "mindset," which allows him to compete in the veterans' category without issues. "People don't think I'm over 40," he jokes. He regrets not having reached the First Division, comparing his playing style to that of Jordi Alba, but he retired "without injuries" and with "lifelong friends."
