Javier Fernández (footballer, born 2006)

Javier Fernández González (born 28 November 2006) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.

Club career

Early career

Born in Ourense, Fernández joined the academy of local side Pabellón Ourense at the age of six. His performances at Pabellón eventually caught the attention of professional club Celta Vigo, and he spent one season with the club, playing with players older than him. At the age of nine, he was invited to join Atlético Madrid, and joined the following year, on 2017. However, he was unable to play for the first two months due to sanctions imposed on the club.

Bayern Munich

In August 2022, it was reported that he had left Atlético Madrid and was training with German side Bayern Munich. This deal was confirmed by Bayern Munich themselves on 28 November 2022, however, due to his age, Fernández could only join the club officially in January 2023.

On 31 October 2023, Fernández received his first call-up for Bayern Munich II as an unused substitute in the away 4–0 loss Regionalliga Bayern match against FC Augsburg II.

On 8 March 2024, he made his professional debut for Bayern Munich II on a 2–0 home win Regionalliga Bayern match against DJK Vilzing, he started the game but was sent off after receiving a second yellow card on the 61st minute.

Fernández was called-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for their 2024–25 pre-season, featuring as a substitute and coming off the bench at the 66th minute replacing Eric Dier on the second friendly match for a 1–1 draw against German club 1. FC Düren on 28 July 2024. Later on 13 August, he started as a centre-back on the last friendly match on a 3–0 win against Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol.

International career

Fernández has represented Spain at the under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 August 2024

Style of play

Fernández describes himself as a box-to-box midfielder, while he lists his favourite position as attacking midfield. He models his style of play on Real Madrid player Federico Valverde.

References

External links

• Javier Fernández at Soccerway