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Enzo Fernández

Argentina

17 January 2001

midfielder

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Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Argentina national team.

As an academy graduate of River Plate, Fernández made his first-team debut for the club in 2019, before spending two seasons on loan with Defensa y Justicia. There, he won the Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana, and returned to River Plate in 2021. He joined Benfica in the summer of 2022. Having played only six months for them, he joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a British-record transfer fee worth €121 million (£106.8 million). In September 2026, Fernández joined Manchester City for £125 million, equalling the existing British transfer fee record. The move made Fernández the first player to be transferred for more than £100 million on two separate occasions.

An Argentine international, Fernández previously represented his country at under-18 level before making his senior international debut. He represented Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing an important role in helping his country win their third title, while also winning the tournament's Young Player Award. He was also part of the team that won the 2024 Copa América. He faced controversy following the tournament over a video where he and several other Argentinian footballers sung an allegedly racist chant. Fernández was a key player in Argentina's campaign to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where he received a red card.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Fernández with Argentina in 2026

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Date of birth: (2001-01-17) 17 January 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth: San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position: Midfielder

⚽ Team information:
Current team: Manchester City
Number: 17

⚽ Youth career:
: Club La Recova
2007–2019: River Plate

⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022: River Plate 40 (10)
2020–2021: → Defensa y Justicia (loan) 14 (0)
2022–2023: Benfica 17 (1)
2023–2026: Chelsea 119 (19)
2026–: Manchester City 0 (0)

⚽ International career‡:
2019: Argentina U18 2 (0)
2022–: Argentina 49 (8)

📰 Google News (RSS)

Enzo Fernández: Maresca reveals Man City excitement as Chelsea 'move forward' from transfer saga - ESPN

Enzo Fernández: Maresca reveals Man City excitement as Chelsea 'move forward' from transfer saga  ESPN
Who is the real Enzo Fernandez?  The New York Times
Enzo Fernandez: Several Man City players wanted updates before signing completed  BBC

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