Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez received the ‘Young Player’ award of the FIFA World Cup 2022 as his nation beat France 4-2 on penalties within the remaining to raise the trophy.
The 21-year-old Fernandez, a central midfielder who performs for Portuguese membership Benfica, scored his maiden purpose for the nationwide aspect in opposition to Mexico in Argentina’s second group match.
He grew to become the youngest participant to attain a World Cup purpose for Argentina since Messi in 2006.
He assisted Julian Alvarez’s purpose within the match in opposition to Poland, which Argentina received 2-0 and secured qualification to the knockout spherical.
Fernandez primarily performed the position of an anchor in midfield for Scaloni’s staff. His presence upgraded Argentina’s transition play from defence to assault. His imaginative and prescient and game-reading talents additionally proved to be helpful for his nation on this World Cup.
Fernandez made his worldwide debut for Argentina in September 2022 in its place in a 3-0 win in opposition to Honduras.
He is an academy graduate of the Argentine membership River Plate. He made his debut for the senior aspect in 2019 earlier than enjoying two seasons on mortgage for Defensa y Justicia, one other Argentine membership. With Defensa y Justicia, Fernandez received Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana, earlier than returning to River Plate final 12 months in a title-winning marketing campaign.
In 2022, he joined Benfica the place he performed 13 matches and scored one purpose.
