History of Enzo Fernández in Timeline

Enzo Jeremías Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League and the Argentina national team. He is primarily deployed as a central midfielder but can also play defensively or in a more attacking role. He's a versatile and talented player known for his skills in the midfield.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 2001: Enzo Fernández Born

On January 2001, Enzo Jeremías Fernández was born. He is an Argentine professional footballer.

Others born on this day/year

2005: Joined River Plate Academy (claimed 2005)

In 2005, in an interview for the River Plate website in November 2019, Enzo Fernández claimed to have joined the academy in 2005.

2006: Joined River Plate Academy (Reported 2006)

In 2006, Argentine newspaper Clarín reported in September 2020 that Enzo Fernández joined River Plate in 2006.

2007: Joined River Plate Academy (claimed 2007)

In 2007, Enzo Fernández claimed in February 2023 he was six when he joined River Plate academy in an interview for the Chelsea website, which would have most likely been in 2007.

January 2019: Promoted to River Plate's First-Team

On 27 January 2019, Marcelo Gallardo promoted Enzo Fernández into River Plate's first-team, in a 3–1 home loss to Patronato in the Primera División, despite remaining on the bench.

July 2019: Selected for Argentina U18s

On 24 July 2019, Enzo Fernández was selected by the Argentina U18s manager to represent his nation at the 2019 COTIF Tournament in Spain.

November 2019: Joined River Plate Academy (claimed 2005)

In November 2019, in an interview for the River Plate website, Enzo Fernández claimed to have joined the academy in 2005.

2019: First-Team Debut for River Plate

In 2019, Enzo Fernández, as an academy graduate of River Plate, made his first-team debut for the club.

March 2020: First-Team Debut

On 4 March 2020, Enzo Fernández made his first-team debut, replacing Santiago Sosa in the 75th minute of a 3–0 loss to L.D.U. Quito in the Copa Libertadores.

March 2020: Birth of daughter

On 4 March 2020, Enzo Fernández's daughter was born with Valentina Cervantes.

September 2020: Joined River Plate Academy (Reported 2006)

In September 2020, Argentine newspaper Clarín reported that Enzo Fernández joined River Plate in 2006.

2020: Loaned to Defensa y Justicia and Won Copa Sudamericana

In 2020, Enzo Fernández was loaned to Defensa y Justicia. He helped the club win the 2020 Copa Sudamericana.

July 2021: Returned to River Plate

On 15 July 2021, Enzo Fernández made his return to River Plate, featuring in the first leg of Copa Libertadores round-of-16, in the 1–1 home draw to fellow Argentinian side Argentinos Juniors.

November 2021: Called up to Argentina National Team

On 3 November 2021, Enzo Fernández was called up by Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay.

2021: Return to River Plate

In 2021, Enzo Fernández returned to River Plate after spending two seasons on loan with Defensa y Justicia.

June 2022: Agreement Reached with Benfica

On 23 June 2022, River Plate reached an agreement with Primeira Liga team Benfica for the transfer of Enzo Fernández.

September 2022: Senior Team Debut for Argentina

On 24 September 2022, Enzo Fernández made his senior team debut for Argentina, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 win against Honduras.

2022: Linked with Premier League teams

Following Fernández's success internationally at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he was linked with a move to Premier League teams Chelsea and Liverpool.

2022: Named Best Active Footballer in Argentina

Following a promising start in the 2022 season, Enzo Fernández was named the best active footballer in Argentina.

2022: Represented Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Enzo Fernández represented Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, playing a crucial role in his country's victory and winning the tournament's Young Player Award.

2022: Joined Benfica

In the summer of 2022, Enzo Fernández joined Benfica.

2022: Midfielder of the Month for Primeira Liga

Throughout 2022, Enzo Fernández demonstrated impressive performances and was named the Primeira Liga's Midfielder of the Month, a feat which was repeated for the months of October and November.

January 2023: Joined Chelsea for British-Record Fee

In January 2023, Enzo Fernández joined Chelsea for a British-record transfer fee worth €121 million (£106.8 million) after playing for Benfica for only six months.

January 2023: Chelsea Purchased Fernández

On 31 January 2023, Chelsea purchased Enzo Fernández for £106.8 million, a British-record transfer deal at the time.

February 2023: Joined River Plate Academy (claimed 2007)

In February 2023, Enzo Fernández claimed he was six when he joined River Plate academy in an interview for the Chelsea website, which would have most likely been in 2007.

August 2023: Scored first goal for Chelsea

On 30 August 2023, Enzo Fernández scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 2–1 win over AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the EFL Cup.

October 2023: Birth of son

On 26 October 2023, Enzo Fernández's son was born with Valentina Cervantes.

December 2023: Driving offences committed in Wales

In December 2023, two driving offences were committed in Wales by the driver of a Porsche Cayenne which Fernandez was registered as the owner of.

June 2024: Represented Argentina at the 2024 Copa América

In June 2024, Enzo Fernández was called up to represent Argentina at the 2024 Copa América and went on to win the tournament.

July 2024: Alleged racist chants controversy

In July 2024, following Argentina's Copa América triumph, a video surfaced showing Fernández and other Argentinian players chanting alleged racist chants, leading to outrage and criticism and disciplinary actions.

September 2024: Driving Disqualification and Fine

On 11 September 2024, Enzo Fernandez was disqualified from driving for 6 months, receiving a 12-point penalty and being fined £3,020 following two driving offences.