FERNÁNDEZ

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 favourite player is Lionel Messi. Fernández was married to fellow Argentine Valentina Cervantes, with whom he has a daughter, born on 4 March 2020. On 26 October 2023, their son was born. On 31 October 2024, Cervantes announced on her Instagram story that she and Fernández 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, what an excellent father he is, and…

Personal life Family and relationships Enzo Fernández was born on January 17, 2001, in San Martín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, to parents Raúl and Marta Fernández. [8] His father, Raúl, worked various jobs to support the family, including in construction and driving, while emphasizing discipline and hard work in Fernández's upbringing. [11] The family resided in the working-class Villa Lynch neighborhood, where Fernández grew up alongside four brothers—Sebastián, Rodrigo, Matías, and Gonzalo—who shared his early interest in football. [8] Raúl played a key role in nurturing his son's talent, driving him to training sessions and advocating for opportunities at local clubs despite financial constraints. [11] Fernández has maintained a long-term relationship with Valentina Cervantes, who…