Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the Argentina national team. Born on 17 January 2001, Enzo has rapidly ascended through the ranks of football, achieving numerous milestones both at the club and international levels.
Main Milestones
Birth
17 January 2001
Enzo Jeremías Fernández was born to Raúl and Marta Fernández in San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Early Football Career
2006
At the age of five, Enzo joined the youth system of Atlético River Plate, marking the beginning of his professional football journey.
First-Team Debut
2019
Enzo made his first-team debut for River Plate in 2019, under the guidance of manager Marcelo Gallardo.
Loan to Defensa y Justicia
2020
Enzo was loaned to Defensa y Justicia, where he helped the club win the Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana.
Return to River Plate
2021
Enzo returned to River Plate and played a crucial role in the team's Argentine Primera División title win.
Transfer to Benfica
2022
Enzo joined Benfica in the summer of 2022, where he made 29 appearances, scoring four goals and providing seven assists.
International Debut
2022
Enzo made his senior international debut for Argentina on 24 September 2022, in a 3–0 win against Honduras.
FIFA World Cup
2022
Enzo played a pivotal role in Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup victory, scoring his first international goal and winning the Young Player Award.
Transfer to Chelsea
January 2023
Enzo joined Chelsea for a British-record transfer fee of €121 million, becoming the most expensive Argentine player and the most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
Copa América
2024
Enzo played in all but one of Argentina's matches in the 2024 Copa América, recording two assists as they won the tournament.
