Enzo Jeremías Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Premier League club Chelsea and the Argentina national team.
He was born in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Enzo started his youth career in 2005–2006 in Club La Recova. He played in River plate between 2006–2019. He got signed to Chelsea from Benfica this year, 2023.
How old is Enzo Fernández?
Fernandez was born on 17th January 2001, so he recently turned 22 years old.
Enzo Fernández Height
Fernández is 5 feet,10 inches tall.
Enzo Fernández position
He is a central midfielder player
What is Enzo Fernández Career?
In his early career, after playing for Club La Recova, Fernández was loaned to fellow top-flight club Defensa y Justicia.
He made his first appearance for the Halcón on 18th September in a 3–0 win over Delfín in the Copa Libertadores.
He earned a place in the team, helping the club win the 2020 Copa Sudamericana, and also won his first career title. Fernández returned to River Plate on 15th July 2021, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round-of-16. He scored his first goal for the club and provided an assist in a 2–0 win over Vélez Sarsfield in the Primera División. Enzo agreed to a contract extension to 2025.
A move to Chelsea was established in the January 2023 transfer window, and the club was adamant he wouldn’t be sold for less than his €120m release fee. Chelsea purchased Fernández for a deal worth £107 million after a final agreement was reached on January 31, 2023, between the two clubs.
An eight-and-a-half-year contract was signed valid until 2031.
On 11 November, he was named in Argentina’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fernández scored his first international goal, closing Argentina’s 2–0 group stage win against Mexico.
In December, he achieved the feat of the youngest own goal scorer in the history of Argentina in the FIFA World Cup. Fernández played in the final against France, where Argentina won the World Cup by a score of 4–2 on penalties.
He got signed to Chelsea recently was handed the number 5 jersey. The number 5 jersey was previously worn by Jorginho who has joined Arsenal Football Club.
The London club confirmed the signing of Argentina’s youngster, Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a record transfer fee of £107($131) million.
This means Fernandez is the most expensive player in the history of any British club. The fee surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish.
In addition, Fernández represented his country at the under-18 level, before making his senior international debut in 2022. He also played at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Enzo Fernández Skills
Fernández’s role as a central midfielder is responsible for breaking defenses and constant possession of the ball. Fernández excels out of possession, always looking to get into the right positions to stop opposition attacks, disrupting moves and intercept passes.
In addition, he is a good dribbler and usually makes accurate long passes, quick short passes,and throw balls. He is very combative and possesses a good vision and high levels of accuracy, which is very purposeful in his midfield actions.
Enzo Fernández Relationship
Fernández is married to fellow Argentine, Valentina Cervantes, with whom he has a daughter, born in 2020.
Enzo Fernández Parents
Raul Fernández, Enzo’s Father.
Enzo Fernández Clubs
- Chelsea FC (31/01/2023 – ongoing)
- Argentina (01/01/2021 – ongoing)
- SL Benfica (14/07/2022 – 31/01/2023)
- CA River Plate (01/06/2021 – 14/07/2022)
- CSD Defensa y Justicia (24/08/2020 – 31/05/2021)
- CA River Plate Under 20 (01/01/2020 – 30/06/2020)
- CA River Plate (01/01/2019 – 24/08/2020)
- CA River Plate Under 17 (01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018)
Enzo Fernández Titles and Award
- The youngest player of the tournament, Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- best active footballer in Argentina
- Copa Sudamericana.
- Recopa Sudamericana.
- Enzo Fernández Goal Records and Appearances
- He scored 8 goals and provided six assists in 19 games.
- He has other 16 goals and106 appearances in total.
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