Who is Enzo Fernández, the FIFA Young Player Award winner?

Enzo Fernández is one of the most gifted and skilled midfielders in the world currently. Following his sensational performance for Benfica and the FIFA World Cup victory, the young Argentine has become a target for numerous global elite clubs. The star is also married to a socialite with whom he has a kid.

Enzo Jeremías Fernández is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Primeira Liga club Benfica as well as the Argentina national team. Enzo is also the 2022 FIFA Young Player Award Winner.

Enzo Fernández's bio and profile summary

How old is Enzo Fernández?

Enzo Fernández (aged 21 years as of January 2023) was born to Raúl and Marta on January 17, 2001, in San Martin, Buenos Aires. Fernández was introduced to football at a young age while playing for a local team called Club La Recova and later joined River Plate in 2006 at the age of five.

What position does Enzo Fernández play?

Enzo is a central midfielder for both his club team, Benfica, and the Argentine National Team. The football player is 1.78 metres tall.

His early career

After graduating from River Plate's academy, Fernández made his first-team debut in 2019 and then played on loan for Defensa y Justicia for two seasons. He had a productive season there, culminating in victories in the Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana, before moving back to River Plate in 2021. After his return, Fernández became a vital team member and helped the team win the 2021 Argentine Primera División.

Where does Enzo Fernández play?

Fernández plays for Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. River Plate and Benfica reached a transfer agreement on June 23, 2022 and was paid about $10.7 million for the midfield sensation, who made an immediate impact in Portugal. He signed a five-year contract to play for the Portuguese Primeira Liga team.

On August 2, Enzo made his professional debut for the team. He scored his first goal for the team in a 4-1 home victory over Midtjylland in the first leg of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.

Enzo scored in two of Benfica's subsequent games: a 4-0 Primeira Liga victory at home over Arouca and a 3-1 victory away from home over Midtjylland in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.

After a run of five straight victories and three clean sheets, he was named the Primeira Liga's Midfielder of the Month, a distinction he also earned in October and November.

International career

On November 3, 2021, Enzo Fernández received his initial call to the Argentina senior team squad. However, he made his debut on September 24, 2022, in a 3-0 victory over Honduras, replacing Leandro Paredes in the 64th minute. He was later added to Argentina's 26-man roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 11.

On November 26, after replacing Guido Rodriguez in the 57th minute, Fernández netted his first goal for Argentina against Mexico to seal a 2-0 group-stage victory in the Qatar tournament. He became the second-youngest player (behind only Lionel Messi) to score a World Cup goal for Argentina. Enzo was given the FIFA Young Player award after his team won the tournament.

Enzo Fernández transfer news

Since he won the World Cup, the 21-year-old has been heavily pursued, and a deal is reportedly pretty close. According to sources, the Benfica midfielder has a $126 million release clause.

Chelsea is likely his next stop, as they are eager to move forward with paying to close a deal quickly and ahead of any competition. The player's $126 million release clause still stands in the way, and it's known that Chelsea is eager to avoid paying the sizeable sum all at once.

Enzo Fernández's net worth

His net worth is thought to be $1.5 million. His annual salary is approximately $2.6 million or roughly $50K per week.

Enzo Fernández's family

His mother is Marta, while his father is named Raul. Enzo has four brothers, Seba, Rodri, Maxi and Gonza. His parents both have Argentinean ancestry; therefore, it follows that everyone in the family is of Argentine nationality.

Enzo Fernández's wife

Enzo is married to Valentina Cervantes, with whom he has a daughter named Olivia, who was born in May 2020. She and the midfielder have been dating since 2019, and she frequently hangs out and supports him at football games. Cervantes is a famous Instagram influencer, and over 400K accounts follow her.

Social media presence

The football player has over 6 million followers on Instagram as of January 2023. He also has a large number of Twitter followers, where he regularly shares photos and sentiments.

The ability of Enzo Fernández, who is only 21 years old, to control the game's tempo distinguishes him as a unique talent. The young player passes the ball with clarity, incisiveness, and precision. Meanwhile, his prodigious assist and goal totals for Benfica serve as evidence of his ability to contribute in the final third.

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Football

Name	Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Date of Birth	17 January 2001
Place of Birth	San Martín, Buenos Aires
Age	21 years (3rd January 2023)
Nationality	Argentina
Profession	Footballer
Position	Midfielder
Gender	Male
Height	1.78 m
Mother	Marta
Father	Raúl
Brothers	Four
Marital status	Married
Girlfriend	Valentina Cervantes
Daughter	Olivia
Social media	Instagram, Twitter
Net worth	Around $1.5 million