Damián Fernández

Damián Ariel Fernández (born 2 January 2001) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Vélez Sarsfield.[2]

Damián Fernández
Personal information
Full name Damián Ariel Fernández
Date of birth (2001-01-02) 2 January 2001
Place of birth Merlo, Argentina[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Centre-back[1]
Club information
Current team
 Vélez Sarsfield
Number 15
Youth career
Defensores de la Ribera
Racing Club
2015–2019 Vélez Sarsfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Vélez Sarsfield 1 (0)
National team
2019 Argentina U18
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:51, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Fernández joined the youth system of Vélez Sarsfield in 2015 from Trelew-based Racing Club, who he signed for from Defensores de la Ribera.[3][4][5] His move into their senior set-up arrived ahead of the 2019–20 campaign.[2] He made his professional debut on 31 August 2019 in a Primera División fixture with Estudiantes, as the centre-back came off the bench in the second half to replace Cristian Núñez in a one-goal victory.[2]

International career

In May 2019, Fernández was selected to train against Argentina's seniors during the Copa América.[6] In the following months, Fernández appeared with the U18s at the L'Alcúdia International Tournament in Spain.[7][8]

Career statistics
As of 1 September 2019.[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vélez Sarsfield 2019–20 Primera División 100000000010
Career total 100000000010
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    References
    1. "Damián Fernández". World Football. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    2. "Argentina - D. Fernández". Soccerway. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    3. "El juvenil ex Racing de Trelew Damián Fernández arrancó la pretemporada con el primer equipo de Vélez". EL CHUBUT. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    4. "Juveniles Debutantes". Vélez Sarsfield. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    5. "Fernández firmó con Vélez". Diario Jornada. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    6. "De Sparring con las Figuras". Vélez Sarsfield. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
    7. "Argentina venció en el descuento a España por el torneo de fútbol sub 18 de LAlcúdia". Grupo La Provincia. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
    8. "Damián Fernández debutó en la primera de Vélez". EL CHUBUT. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
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