Enzo Fernández

Born in San Martín, Buenos Aires, to Raúl and Marta; Fernández has four brothers, Seba, Rodri, Maxi and Gonza.{{Cite web |last=Plate |first=Club Atletico River |title=Enzo Fernández: "En River tenés que tener una actitud mental ganadora" |trans-title=Enzo Fernández: 'En River tenés que tener una actitud mental ganadora' |url=https://www.cariverplate.com.ar/enzo-fernandez-en-river-tenes-que-tener-una-actitud-mental-ganadora |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=caRiverPlate.com.ar |language=es}} He was introduced to football at a young age, playing for a local side called Club La Recova, before joining River Plate.{{Cite web |last=Uria |first=Maximiliano |date=2020-09-26 |title=Enzo Fernández, el juvenil de River que brilla en la Copa Libertadores para Defensa y Justicia |trans-title=Enzo Fernández, the young player from River who shines in the Copa Libertadores for Defensa y Justicia. |url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/enzo-fernandez-juvenil-river-brilla-copa-libertadores-defensa-justicia_0_-B61_VQnB.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Clarín |language=es}} It is unclear exactly when Fernández joined River Plate; in November 2019, in an interview for the River Plate website, he claimed to have joined the academy in 2005, in September 2020, Argentine newspaper Clarín reported that he joined River in 2006, while in February 2023, he claimed he was six when he joined in an interview for the Chelsea website, which would have most likely been in 2007.{{Cite web |title=Enzo Fernandez interview – the Argentina years |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/enzo-fernandez-interview-the-argentina-years |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.chelseafc.com |language=en-gb}}

He progressed through the youth ranks, and was promoted into the club's first-team by manager Marcelo Gallardo on 27 January 2019, in a 3–1 home loss to Patronato in the Primera División, despite remaining on the bench.{{cite news |title=Argentina – E. Fernández |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/enzo-jeremias-fernandez/547472/ |access-date=6 April 2025 |work=Soccerway}} He made his first-team debut on 4 March 2020, replacing Santiago Sosa in the 75th minute of a 3–0 loss to L.D.U. Quito in the Copa Libertadores. In the weeks prior, he scored once, in the 6–1 thrashing of Libertad, in four games at the 2020 U-20 Copa Libertadores in Paraguay.

Despite being sporadically used Fernández's manager advised him to leave the club on loan, in order to continue his development.{{Cite web |title=Enzo Fernández: o “herdeiro” de Francescoli que convence rapidamente |trans-title=Enzo Fernández: the "heir" to Francescoli who wins people over quickly. |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/transferencias/enzo-fernandez-o-herdeiro-de-francescoli-que-convence-rapidamente |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Maisfutebol |language=en}} In August, Fernández was loaned to fellow top-flight club Defensa y Justicia.{{cite news |date=4 September 2020 |title=Fernández: "Esta oportunidad que me da Defensa es muy importante" |trans-title=Fernández: "This opportunity that Defensa is giving me is very important." |url=https://www.vavel.com/ar/futbol-argentino/2020/09/04/defensa-y-justicia/1035365-fernandez-estaoportunidad-que-me-da-defensa-es-muy-importante.html |access-date=1 November 2020 |work=Vavel}} He made his debut for the Halcón on 18 September by manager Hernán Crespo in a 3–0 win over Delfín in the Copa Libertadores.{{Cite web |last=Cantore |first=Alberto |date=2020-09-24 |title=Copa Libertadores. Enzo Fernández: la joya del semillero de River que se lució en Defensa y Justicia |trans-title=Copa Libertadores. Enzo Fernández: the gem from River's youth academy who shone at Defensa y Justicia. |url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/futbol/libertadores-enzo-fernandez-defensa-river-nid2459298/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=LA NACION |language=es}} Despite initially not being a starter, his performances impressed his manager and eventually he earned a place in the team, helping the club win the 2020 Copa Sudamericana, starting in the 3–0 win over fellow Argentinian side Lanús in the final, winning his first career title.

After impressing on loan, Fernández returned to River Plate, during the season at the request of manager Marcelo Gallardo, making his return on 15 July 2021, in the first leg of Copa Libertadores round-of-16, featuring in the 1–1 home draw to fellow Argentinian side Argentinos Juniors. He immediately became a starter and on 14 August, he scored his first goal for the club and provided an assist in a 2–0 win over Vélez Sarsfield in the Primera División. On 20 December, he agreed to a contract extension to 2025.{{Cite web |last=Olé |first=Diario Deportivo |date=2021-12-20 |title=Enzo Fernández renovó hasta 2025 con una cláusula millonaria |url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/enzo-fernandez-contrato-renovacion-2025_0_QggzG6bFW.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Olé |language=es-AR}} Following a promising start in the 2022 season, which he scored eight goals and provided six assists in 19 games, Fernández was named the best active footballer in Argentina, being subsequently scouted by a number of established European teams.{{cite web |date=11 April 2022 |title=Enzo Fernández, con el ADN de River, despierta interés en Europa |trans-title=Enzo Fernández, with River's DNA, sparks interest in Europe. |url=https://ar.marca.com/claro/futbol/river-plate/2022/04/11/62543011268e3ecf5e8b4597.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506141634/https://ar.marca.com/claro/futbol/river-plate/2022/04/11/62543011268e3ecf5e8b4597.html |archive-date=6 May 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022}}{{Cite web |title=Tales Torraga - Na mira do Real e da Argentina para a Copa: quem é o novo craque do River |trans-title=Report: Tales Torraga – In the sights of Real Madrid and Argentina for the World Cup: Who is River's new star? |url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/tales-torraga/2022/03/14/na-mira-do-real-e-da-argentina-para-a-copa-quem-e-o-novo-craque-do-river.htm |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.uol.com.br |language=pt-br}}{{cite web |date=24 April 2022 |title=Enzo Fernández, el que hace jugar y gritar a River |trans-title=Enzo Fernández, el que hace jugar y gritar a River |url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/enzo-fernandez-jugar-gritar-river_0_phAeyInV49.html}}

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On 23 June 2022, River Plate reached an agreement with Primeira Liga team Benfica for the transfer of Fernández for a €10 million fee for 75% of his economic rights plus €8 million in add-ons, but with the player remaining at River Plate until the end of the club's Copa Libertadores campaign.{{Cite web |title=OFICIAL: Benfica tem princípio de acordo por Enzo Fernández |trans-title=Official: Benfica has reached a preliminary agreement for Enzo Fernández. |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/enzo-fernandez/oficial-benfica-tem-principio-de-acordo-por-enzo-fernandez |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Maisfutebol |language=en}}{{cite news |date=23 June 2022 |title=Agora é oficial e com moldes diferentes do esperado: Benfica com 'princípio de acordo' para contratar Enzo Fernández |trans-title=Now it's official and with different terms than expected: Benfica with 'preliminary agreement' to sign Enzo Fernández. |url=https://observador.pt/2022/06/23/agora-e-oficial-e-com-moldes-diferentes-do-esperado-benfica-com-principio-de-acordo-para-contratar-enzo-fernandez/ |access-date=30 June 2022 |work=Observador |language=pt}} Following River Plate's round of 16 exit from the Copa Libertadores, on 14 July, Benfica confirmed the deal,{{Cite web |title=Enzo Fernández is a Benfica player! |url=https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/agora/noticias/2022/07/14/futebol-benfica-enzo-fernandez-apresentacao-reforco-2022-23 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.slbenfica.pt |language=en}} giving Fernández the number 13 shirt, previously worn by club legend Eusébio.{{cite news |date=14 July 2022 |title=Eusébio 'Ajudou' Enzo Fernández A Escolher O Número |trans-title=Eusébio 'Helped' Enzo Fernández Choose the Number. |url=https://www.abola.pt/amp/2022-07-14/benfica-eusebio-ajudou-enzo-fernandez-a-escolher-o-numero/949430 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717182101/https://www.abola.pt/amp/2022-07-14/benfica-eusebio-ajudou-enzo-fernandez-a-escolher-o-numero/949430 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 |work=A Bola |language=pt}}

He made his debut for the club on 2 August, scoring his first goal for the club, a half-volley from outside the penalty area, in a 4–1 home win over Midtjylland in the first leg of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. He then scored in Benfica's next matches: a 4–0 home win over Arouca in the Primeira Liga, and a 3–1 away win over Midtjylland in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.{{cite news |date=9 August 2022 |title=Enzo Fernández e o hygge à Benfica |trans-title=Enzo Fernández and the hygge at Benfica. |url=https://tribuna.expresso.pt/benfica/2022-08-09-Enzo-Fernandez-e-o-hygge-a-Benfica-c8e90a4d |access-date=23 December 2022 |work=Tribuna Expresso |language=pt}} His impressive performances continued throughout the month and following a run of five consecutive wins and three clean sheets, he was named the Primeira Liga's Midfielder of the Month,{{cite news |date=8 September 2022 |title=Melhores de agosto: Enzo Fernández é o Médio do Mês da Liga Portugal bwin |trans-title=Best of August: Enzo Fernández is the Midfielder of the Month in Liga Portugal bwin. |url=https://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20222023/noticias/geral/premios-mensais/agosto/melhores-de-agosto-enzo-fernandez-e-o-medio-do-mes-da-liga-portugal-bwin/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |publisher=Liga Portugal |language=pt}} a feat which was repeated for the months of October and November.{{cite news |date=15 December 2022 |title=Melhores de outubro/novembro: Enzo distinguido com o Prémio VITO Médio do Mês da Liga Portugal bwin |trans-title=Best of October/November: Enzo awarded the VITO Midfielder of the Month Award in Liga Portugal bwin. |url=https://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20222023/noticias/geral/premios-mensais/outubronovembro/melhores-de-outubronovembro-enzo-distinguido-com-o-premio-vito-medio-do-mes-da-liga-portugal-bwin/ |access-date=23 December 2022 |publisher=Liga Portugal |language=pt}}

Following Fernández's success internationally at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he was linked with a move to Premier League teams Chelsea and Liverpool{{Cite web |last=Meade |first=Samuel |date=2022-12-20 |title=Liverpool transfer target Fernandez has club preference ahead of January window |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-enzo-fernandez-transfer-latest-28775494 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Daily Mirror |language=en}} in the January 2023 transfer window, however Benfica were adamant he wouldn't be sold for less than his €121m release clause.{{Cite news |last=Steinberg |first=Jacob |date=2023-01-23 |title=Chelsea plan renewed push to sign Enzo Fernández from Benfica |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/23/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-benfica |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}{{Cite web |title=Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea sign midfielder in £106.8m British-record transfer deal from Benfica |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12799395/enzo-fernandez-to-chelsea-blues-agree-premier-league-record-105m-transfer-deal-for-benfica-midfielder |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} Chelsea purchased Fernández for a package worth £106.8 million after a final agreement between the two clubs was reached on 31 January 2023. He signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract, valid until 2031.{{Cite web |title=Chelsea transfer news: Fernandez transfers to Chelsea |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/fernandez-transfers-to-chelsea |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.chelseafc.com |language=en-gb}} Negotiations lasted for more than ten hours and were led by Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali. The fee paid by Chelsea was, at the time, a British-record transfer deal. Benfica received an initial £30 million installment which will be followed by five further payments.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-01 |title=Chelsea sign Benfica's Fernandez for record fee |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37635969/chelsea-sign-enzo-fernandez-benfica-meeting-120m-release-clause-sources |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Fernández made his debut in the Premier League on 3 February in a 0–0 home draw against Fulham, playing 90 minutes.{{Cite web |last=O'Halloran |first=Connor |date=2023-02-03 |title=Chelsea's attacking woe vs. Fulham overshadows bright debut by record signee Enzo Fernandez |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37636066/chelsea-attacking-woes-continue-enzo-fernandez-debut |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On 11 February, he registered an assist for the team's only goal in a 1–1 league draw at West Ham United.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64520927 |title=West Ham United 1–1 Chelsea |first=Neil |last=Johnston |website=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2023 |access-date=11 February 2023}} He scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 2–1 win over AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the EFL Cup on 30 August 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/report-chelsea-2-afc-wimbledon-1 |title=Report: Chelsea 2–1 AFC Wimbledon |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=30 August 2023 |access-date=25 October 2023}} He scored his first Premier League goals on 3 December, by netting a brace in a 3–2 home victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.{{Cite web |title=Match report: Chelsea 3 Brighton 2 |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/match-report-chelsea-3-brighton-2 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.chelseafc.com |language=en-gb}}

On 24 July 2019, Fernández was selected by the Argentina U18s manager Esteban Solari to represent his nation at the 2019 COTIF Tournament in Spain.{{Cite web |last=Ghazal |first=Nadir |date=2019-07-19 |title=Con Enzo Fernández entre los posibles citados, la Sub 18 defenderá el Torneo de L'Alcúdia |url=https://lapaginamillonaria.com/riverplate/River-con-Enzo-Fernandez-entre-los-posibles-citados-la-Sub-18-defendera-el-Torneo-de-LAlcudia-Seleccion-Argentina-20190719-0005.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=La Página Millonaria |language=es-AR}} On 3 November 2021, he was called up by Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay. He made his senior team debut on 24 September 2022, by coming on as a 64th-minute substitute for Leandro Paredes in a 3–0 win against Honduras.{{cite web |date=24 September 2022 |title=Messi bisa na estreia de Enzo Fernández |trans-title=Messi scores a brace in Enzo Fernández's debut. |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-09-24/messi-bisa-na-estreia-de-enzo-fernandez/957941 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206073724/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-09-24/messi-bisa-na-estreia-de-enzo-fernandez/957941 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |access-date=24 September 2022 |language=pt}} On 11 November, he was named in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news |date=11 November 2022 |title=Lista de la Selección Argentina para el Mundial de Qatar 2022 |trans-title=Argentina's Squad List for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. |url=https://www.tycsports.com/seleccion-argentina/lista-seleccion-argentina-mundial-de-qatar-2022-id476596.html |access-date=11 November 2022 |website=TyC Sports |language=es}} After coming on for Guido Rodríguez in the 57th minute, on 26 November, Fernández scored his first international goal, closing Argentina's 2–0 group stage win against Mexico.{{Cite web |last=Brownsell |first=Joseph Stepansky,Dorian Geiger,Rohan Sharma,James |title=Argentina vs Mexico 2-0: World Cup 2022 – as it happened |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2022/11/26/live-argentina-vs-mexico-world-cup |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} In doing so, he became the second youngest player ever (only behind Lionel Messi) to score a World Cup goal for Argentina at 21 years, ten months and thirteen days old.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Adriana |date=26 November 2022 |title=8day |url=http://8dayi.net/ |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=ESPN |language=es}} On 3 December, he achieved a rather not so famous record, becoming the youngest own goal scorer in the history of Argentina in the FIFA World Cup, in the round of sixteen match against Australia, when his attempt to block Craig Goodwin's shot deflected into his team's net as Argentina beat Australia 2–1.{{Cite news|first1=Andrew |last1=Cawthorne |first2=William |last2=Schomberg|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/messi-helps-argentina-past-australia-into-world-cup-quarter-finals-2022-12-03/ |title=Messi helps Argentina past Australia into World Cup quarter-finals |website=Reuters |date=3 December 2022 |access-date=8 December 2022}} After defeating Croatia 3–0 in the semi-final, Fernández played in the final against France, where Argentina won the World Cup by a score of 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw.{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/17/255711/285077/400128145?country=DE&wtw-filter=ALL |title=Argentina 3–3 France (Argentina wins 4–2 on penalties) |publisher=FIFA |date=18 December 2022 }} He was named the best young player of the tournament.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-18 |title=Argentina's Enzo Fernandez wins World Cup 2022 Young Player of the Tournament |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/argentina-enzo-fernandez-wins-world-cup-2022-young-player-of-the-tournament/bltba0a9699be0f0238 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.goal.com |language=en}}

In June 2024, Fernández was called up to represent Argentina at the 2024 Copa América.{{Cite web |title=Copa America 2024: Enzo returns as Argentina advance |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/copa-america-2024-enzo-returns-as-argentina-advance |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.chelseafc.com |language=en-gb}}{{cite web |url=https://www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/nomina-de-futbolistas-convocados-para-disputar-la-copa-america-2026-en-estados-unidos |title=Nómina de futbolistas convocados por Lionel Scaloni para disputar la Copa América 2024 en Estados Unidos |trans-title=List of footballers called by Lionel Scaloni to compete in the 2024 Copa América in the United States |publisher=Argentine Football Association |date=15 June 2024 |language=es}} He played in all but one of their matches and recorded two assists as they went on to win the tournament, defeating Colombia 1–0 in the final and earning him his second senior international trophy.{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Peter |date=2024-07-15 |title=Adrian reacts after Alexis Mac Allister wins the Copa America with Argentina |url=https://www.rousingthekop.com/2024/07/15/adrian-reacts-after-alexis-mac-allister-wins-the-copa-america-with-argentina/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Rousing The Kop |language=en-GB}}

{{see also|2024 Copa América#Argentine celebrations|2024 Copa América final#Argentina team celebrations}}

In July 2024, following Argentina's Copa América triumph, a video showing Fernández and other Argentinian players chanting alleged racist chants about the origin of France national team players on the team bus surfaced, which led to outrage and criticism from the French Football Federation (FFF) and French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.{{Cite web |title=France condemns Argentina footballers' 'racist remarks' – DW – 07/16/2024 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/france-condemns-argentina-footballers-racist-remarks/a-69684417 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=dw.com |language=en}} Several of Fernández's French teammates at Chelsea proceeded to unfollow him on Instagram and made posts on Twitter showing their anger,{{cite news|url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/racism-storm-rocks-chelsea-as-players-unfollow-enzo-fernandez-on-instagram-2024071708135434477|title=Racism storm rocks Chelsea as players UNFOLLOW Enzo Fernández on Instagram|work=Pulse Sports Nigeria|date=17 July 2024|author=Ifeanyi Ufomadu|access-date=18 July 2024}} which led to Fernández apologising through Instagram. The FFF lodged a complaint to FIFA about the remarks,{{Cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20240717-fifa-launches-probe-into-racist-and-homophobic-chants-by-argentina-players|title=FIFA launches probe into racist and homophobic chants by Argentina players|date=17 July 2024|website=France 24|access-date=18 July 2024}} while Chelsea announced that it had "instigated an internal disciplinary procedure".{{cite news|url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/club-statement-july-17-2024|title=Club statement|publisher=Chelsea Football Club|date=17 July 2024|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c80x1947rxzo|title=Fernandez faces disciplinary action over alleged racist chant|work=BBC Sport|date=17 July 2024|access-date=18 July 2024}} After offering a private apology to his Chelsea teammates and a donation to an anti-discrimination charity, Chelsea announced that they would not be taking any disciplinary actions against Fernández.{{Cite news |last=Aarons |first=Ed |date=2024-07-30 |title=Chelsea take no action against Enzo Fernández after charity donation |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/30/chelsea-take-no-action-against-enzo-fernandez-charity-racist-song |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

File:Argentina vs mexico enzofernandez.jpg. Fernández has been noted for his ability to break up play and recycle possession.|253x253px]]

A versatile midfielder, Fernández usually plays as a deep-lying playmaker, responsible for breaking up play, dictating the tempo, and recycling possession, but he is also a capable attacking-midfielder. Although he prefers operating centrally, he can be seen occupying the left half-space assisted by a defensive midfield partner, like his former Benfica team-mate, Florentino Luís.{{cite web |title=Analytical look at Chelsea's record signing, Enzo Fernández |url=https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2023/2/9/23592318/analytical-look-at-chelseas-record-signing-enzo-fernandez |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230209180255/https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2023/2/9/23592318/analytical-look-at-chelseas-record-signing-enzo-fernandez |archive-date=9 Feb 2023 |date=9 Feb 2023 |work=We Ain't Got No History |last=Connolly |first=Martin}}

Fernández plays quick short passes, accurate long passes, and lobbed balls. He is combative in his midfield duels, protects spaces and his backline efficiently, and possesses good passing range and vision. He can dribble into dangerous territory or out of it. He thrives in receiving the ball in tight spaces and is press-resistant. He is adept at breaking defensive lines with his passes, playing through balls, as well as recycling possession in the midfield. Out of possession, Fernández looks to proactively disrupt opposition attack, anticipate and intercept passes.{{cite news|title=Enzo Fernandez analysis: Benfica's creative prodigy taking Europe by storm |url=https://www.foottheball.com/players-in-focus/enzo-fernandez-stats-profile-river-plate-scout-report-transfer-news-analysis-potential/|date=18 September 2022|access-date=4 Feb 2023 |archive-date=9 Feb 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230209221433/https://www.foottheball.com/players-in-focus/enzo-fernandez-stats-profile-chelsea-scout-report-transfer-news-analysis-potential/ |website=foottheball.com}}{{cite news|url=https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2022/08/18/scouting-the-primeira-liga-the-next-players-to-make-the-step-up/|title=Scouting the Primeira Liga: The Next Players to Make the Step Up|date=18 August 2022|access-date=19 October 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230209222200/https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2022/08/18/scouting-the-primeira-liga-the-next-players-to-make-the-step-up/ |archive-date=9 Feb 2023 |website=analyticsfc.co.uk}}{{cite news|url=https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/enzo-fernandez-the-future-of-argentina-and-benficas-midfield/|title=Enzo Fernandez – The Future Of Argentina and Benfica's Midfield?|date=11 August 2022|access-date=19 October 2022 |archive-date=9 Feb 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230209222233/https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/enzo-fernandez-the-future-of-argentina-and-benficas-midfield/ |website=breakingthelines.com}}{{cite news|url=https://themastermindsite.com/2022/10/10/analyzing-three-of-europes-most-promising-central-midfielders/|title=Analyzing three of Europe's most promising central midfielders|date=10 October 2022|access-date=19 October 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230209222316/https://themastermindsite.com/2022/10/10/analyzing-three-of-europes-most-promising-central-midfielders/ |archive-date=9 Feb 2023 |website=themastermindsite.com}}

Fernández is named after three-time Copa América winner and former River Plate player Enzo Francescoli, due to his father Raúl's fascination with the Uruguayan. In an interview, he said that his favorite player is Lionel Messi.

Fernández was married to fellow Argentine Valentina Cervantes, with whom he has a daughter, born on 4 March 2020. In October 2023, their son was born.{{cite news |date=23 December 2022 |title=Enzo Fernández y su emoción ante la sorpresa de su esposa y su hija: "Orgullosa de todo lo que lograste" |trans-title=Enzo Fernández and his emotion upon the surprise from his wife and daughter: "Proud of everything you've achieved." |url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/enzo-fernandez-emocion-sorpresa-esposa-hija-orgullosa-lograste-_0_8C22ScCmjX.html |access-date=26 December 2022 |work=Clarín |language=es}}

On 31 October 2024, Cervantes announced on her Instagram story that she and Fernandez were separating, writing (translated from Spanish) "Enzo and I have decided to take some distance from each other today. But we will always be family, and we will support each other in everything, because there are two children involved who need a lot of love from us. I know the person Enzo is and what an excellent father he is, as well as the heart he has. And that is enough for me. Please don't try to create conflicts where there are none."{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/enzo-fernandez-wife-separation-chelsea-star-heartbreaking-instagram-post/blt1a772c9d4accedb5#cs63f0f3a9e16c8484|title=Enzo Fernandez's wife confirms separation from Chelsea star in heartbreaking Instagram post|date=31 October 2024|website=goal.com|access-date=2 November 2024}}

Argentine journalist Julieta Argenta provided further details on the split claiming “He told her he wants to live life on his own. They're still family, but he feels the need to experience the stage he skipped by choosing family early on."{{Cite web|url=https://tribuna.com/en/news/chelsea-2024-11-01-argentine-journalist-reveals-what-really-caused-the-break-up-of-enzo-fernandez-and-his-ch/|title=Argentine journalist reveals what really caused the break up of Enzo Fernandez and his childhood love|date=1 November 2024|website=tribuna.com|access-date=2 November 2024}}

On 11 September 2024, Fernandez was disqualified from driving for 6 months,{{Cite web |date=2024-09-11 |title=Chelsea's Fernández gets 6-month driving ban |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41220642/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-driving-ban-wales |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} receiving a 12-point penalty and being fined £3,020 following two driving offences committed in Wales in November and December 2023 by the driver of a Porsche Cayenne which Fernandez was registered as the owner of.

A driver of the car was allegedly caught speeding on Carmarthen Road, Swansea on December 20, by South Wales Police and running a red light on Church Street, Llanelli on November 28 by Dyfed-Powys Police. Both police forces sent court papers to Fernandez’s home address in Kingston-Upon-Thames and Chelsea’s training ground in Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey to identify the driver of the Porsche but Fernandez failed to appear for the hearings at Llanelli Magistrates' Court.

Fernandez was charged £1,000 and £110 in police costs for the offence in Llanelli and a further £1,000 charge, £800 victim surcharge and £110 in police costs for the offence in Swansea. Fernandez received 12 penalty points (6 for each offence), which on top of 9 existing penalty points for speeding led to a 6 month ban from driving.{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13213066/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-and-argentina-midfielder-handed-six-month-driving-ban-fined-gbp3-020-and-given-12-point-penalty|title=Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea and Argentina midfielder handed six-month driving ban, fined £3,020 and given 12-point penalty|date=12 September 2024|website=skysports.com|access-date=2 November 2024}}

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: Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fernández goal.{{cite web |url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/88719/Enzo_Fernandez.html |title=Enzo Fernández |website=National Football Teams |access-date=21 December 2022}}

Defensa y Justicia

• Copa Sudamericana: 2020
• Recopa Sudamericana: 2021

River Plate

• Argentine Primera División: 2021
• Trofeo de Campeones: 2021

Benfica

• Primeira Liga: 2022–23{{cite web|url=https://portugoal.net/club-news/3242-benfica-crowned-champions-of-portugal|title=Benfica crowned champions of Portugal|publisher=PortuGOAL|last=Kundert|first=Tom|date=27 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}

Argentina

• FIFA World Cup: 2022{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Scott |date=18 December 2022 |title=Argentina beat France on penalties after thrilling World Cup final – live reaction |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/dec/18/argentina-france-world-cup-2022-final-live |access-date=18 December 2022 |work=The Guardian }}
• Copa América: 2024{{cite news|url=https://copaamerica.com/en/news/argentina-champion-colombia-copa-america-lautaro-martinez|title=Argentina defeats Colombia to Become The Champion of CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™|website=Copa América|date=15 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024}}

Individual

• CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana Squad of the Season: 2020
• FIFA World Cup Young Player Award: 2022{{Cite web |date=18 December 2022 |title=Mbappe pips Messi to Golden Boot |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/kylian-mbappe-wins-golden-boot-top-goalscorers-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022 |access-date=18 December 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}

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