World Cup 2026: who is Enzo Fernández, age and team

Enzo Fernández is one of the midfielders of Argentina in the World Cup 2026. The Chelsea player was chosen best young player of the World Cup in Qatar and scored in the semifinal against England.

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Enzo Jeremías Fernández is an Argentine footballer born on January 17, 2001, in San Martín, Buenos Aires province. He is 25 years old, measures 1.78 meters, and plays as a midfielder.

He can act in front of the defense, accompany another midfielder, or advance his position to reach the area.

Which team does Enzo Fernández play for

Enzo Fernández plays for Chelsea. The English club signed him in February 2023 after his time at Benfica.

He had previously played at River Plate and Defensa y Justicia. With the latter team, he won the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa Sudamericana.

How Enzo Fernández arrived in Europe

Enzo was trained at River Plate, where he started playing in the youth categories when he was a child.

After a loan at Defensa y Justicia, he returned to River, established himself in the first team and signed with Benfica in 2022. His time in Portugal was brief because his performance in the Qatar World Cup boosted his international projection.

What Enzo Fernández won at the 2022 World Cup

Enzo Fernández won the Qatar World Cup with Argentina and received the award for the best young player of the tournament.

He progressively joined Lionel Scaloni's eleven and ended up becoming a fundamental piece of the Argentine midfield.

The goal by Enzo against England

Enzo Fernández scored in Argentina's comeback against England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The 2-1 victory qualified the Albiceleste for the final against Spain.

His ability to break lines through vertical passes and appear from the second line poses one of the main challenges for the Spanish midfield.

Can Enzo Fernández play in the final

Enzo is part of the Argentine squad and is available for the final. His specific presence in the lineup must be confirmed when Argentina announces the official eleven.