Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a Central midfielder for the English club Chelsea and the national team of Argentina. His style of play has been described as a playmaker with the ability to dictate the tempo of the game.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Enzo Jeremías Fernández |
| Date of Birth: | January 17, 2001 |
| Birth Place: | San Martin, Argentina |
| Nationality: | Argentine |
| Position: | Central Midfielder |
| Club: | Benfica |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 76 kg |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2005-2006 | Club La Recova (Youth Career) |
| 2006-2019 | River Plate (Youth Career) |
| 2019-2022 | River Plate |
| 2020-2021 | Defensa y Justicia (loan) |
| 2022- | Benfica |
| National Team Career | |
| 2019 | Argentina U18 |
| 2022- | Argentina |
Early Life
Enzo Jeremías Fernández was born on January 17, 2001, in San Martin, Argentina.
He was named after three-time Copa America winner Enzo Francescoli, for his father’s admiration of the Uruguayan footballer.
Career
Enzo Fernández began his football career at the youth level with Club La Recova before he moved to River plate in 2006. He was promoted to the first team and made his debut on March 4, 2020, where he came on as a substitute for Santiago Sosa at the 75th minute in a 3-0 loss to L.D.U.
He went on loan to Defensa y Justicia in 2020 and returned to River plate on July 15, 2021, after an impressive outing. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 victory against Vélez Sarsfield on August 14.
He signed for Benfica for a reported transfer fee of €10 million plus €8 million in add-ons, on June 23, 2022. He made his debut for the club in a 4-0 home win against Midtjylland.
He joined Chelsea on a contract valid until 2031, for a reported fee of $132 million.
Fernández represented Argentina at the under-18 level before he was called up to the senior team by the manager Lionel Scaloni ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He made his debut on September 24, 2022, in a 3-0 win against Honduras after coming on to replace Leandro Paredes at the 64th minute. He scored Argentina’s second goal in a 2-0 win against Mexico at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Achievements
Enzo Fernández won the Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month: in August 2022 and also the Argentine Primera Division: in 2021 with River plate.
Social Media
Enzo Fernández is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @enzojfernandez
Net Worth
Enzo Fernández earns his career as a footballer. He has a market value of €35 million according to stats from Transfermarkt. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Enzo Fernández:
Who is Enzo Fernández?
Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a Central midfielder for the Portuguese club Benfica and the national team of Argentina.
How old is Enzo Fernández?
He was born on January 17, 2001
Where is Enzo Fernández from?
He is from San Martin, Argentina.
What is Enzo Fernández height?
He stands at a height of 1.78 m.
Is Enzo Fernández married?
He is not married.
What is Enzo Fernández’s Net Worth?
Enzo Fernández has an estimated net worth of $2 million.