Matías Fernández facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Matías Ariel Fernández Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Current team
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Sporting Portugal | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004-2006 2006-2009 2009- |
Colo-Colo Villarreal Sporting Portugal |
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| International career | |||
| 2005- | Chile | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Matías Fernández (born 15 May 1986) is a famous Chilean football player. He is known for his skills as a midfielder. Matías has played for big clubs like Colo-Colo in Chile, Villarreal in Spain, and Sporting Portugal in Portugal. He also plays for the Chile national team.
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Matías Fernández's Football Journey
Matías Fernández started his professional football career in 2004. He joined Colo-Colo, a well-known club in Chile. He quickly became a star player there. His amazing skills helped Colo-Colo win important championships.
Playing for Top Clubs
After his success in Chile, Matías moved to Europe. In 2006, he joined Villarreal in Spain. This was a big step in his career, playing in one of the best leagues in the world, La Liga. He spent three seasons with Villarreal, showing his talent on the European stage.
In 2009, Matías moved to Sporting Portugal. This club is one of the biggest in Portugal. He continued to play as a key midfielder, helping his team in the Portuguese League.
Representing His Country
Matías Fernández has proudly played for the Chile national team since 2005. He has been a very important player for his country. He helped Chile compete in major international tournaments. This includes the 2010 FIFA World Cup and several Copa América tournaments. He was part of the team that won the 2015 Copa América, a huge achievement for Chile.
Awards and Achievements
Matías Fernández has received special awards for his football talent. In 2006, he was named the South American Footballer of the Year. This award goes to the best player in South America. It shows how skilled and important he was in his early career.
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Fernández with Colo-Colo in 2006
