Nacho is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Real Madrid in La Liga and the Spain national team. He joined the AD Complutense youth squad in 1996 and stayed until 2001. At the age of 11, he joined Real Madrid’s youth squad and started his career. A four-time Champions League winner, he has spent his whole career at Real Madrid.
He has represented Spain at several age groups internationally. A senior and U16 international for Spain. He was part of the 2007 UEFA European U17 Championship and 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup winning Spain U17 squad. He played for Spain U21 at the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship. He debuted for Spain on September 10, 2013 and was part of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
What is Nacho’s Fame?
Being a pro footballer.
Honors
- Real Madrid Castilla won Segunda Division B in 2011-12 (Group 1) and 2012.
- In 2016-17, Real Madrid won the league.
- 2013-14 Copa del Rey, Real Madrid
- Won the Supercopa de Espana in 2012 and 2017.
- The UEFA Champions League 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.
- With Real Madrid in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- Real Madrid won the 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in Athletics.
- Awarded Euro U21 Championship 2013 with Spain U21.
Nacho’s Origins
Nacho was born in 1990. Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias Madrid is his birthplace. He grew up with his two siblings, Maite Fernandez Iglesias and Alex Fernandez, a professional footballer who now plays for Cadiz CF as a midfielder. He is Spanish. He is white in color. He is a Christian. He is a Capricorn.
- Nacho Club Job
He joined the AD Complutense youth squad in 1996 and stayed until 2001. - At the age of 11, he joined Real Madrid’s youth squad and started his career.
- After playing at several junior levels, he made his senior debut in 2008-09, as a reserve in Segunda Division B, and spent two seasons there.
- On April 23, 2011, he made his La Liga debut, starting as a left-back in a 6-3 away victory over Valencia CF.
- On September 2, 2012, he was promoted to the first team with with Alvaro Morata and Jesus.
- After Raul Albiol’s departure, he became a full-time member in 2013-14.
- In 2013-14, he made 19 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 1 goal and contributing 1 assist in all competitions.
- On July 3, 2014, he extended his Real Madrid contract until 2021.
- On January 10, 2015, he made his debut for the club in a 3-0 home win against RCD Espanyol. During the 2014-15 season, he made 22 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring once and assisting once.
- In 2015-16, he made 22 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring once in all competitions.
- Against CA Osasuna, he scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid on February 11, 2017. During the 2016-17 season, he made 39 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring three goals and contributing four assists in all competitions.
- It was a great year for him as he made 42 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 4 goals in all competitions as they won the Supercopa de Espana and the UEFA Super Cup.
- During the 2018-19 season, he made 30 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 1 assist and helping them win the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Injuries plagued him in 2019-20, and he only made 6 league games as Real Madrid won La Liga.
- In 2020-21, he made 33 appearances for the club, scoring once and assisting once.
- He extended his contract for two years, until July 2023.
- A four-time Champions League winner, he has spent his whole career at Real Madrid.
Nacho’s International Career
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- A senior and U16 international for Spain.
- He was part of the 2007 UEFA European U17 Championship and 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup winning Spain U17 squad.
- He played for Spain U21 at the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship.
- On September 10, 2013, he debuted for Spain in a 2-2 friendly against Chile.
- He represented Spain in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- On June 15, 2018, he scored his first international goal for Spain in a 3-3 draw against Portugal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Nacho’s Relationship Status
Nacho is a married guy. On May 31, 2014, at Madrid’s Asuncion de Meco Church, he married longtime lover Maria Cortes. The marriage has three children: Alejandra Fernandez Cortes, a daughter, and Jose Ignacio Fernandez Cortes, a boy. He has a loving connection with his wife and children and they live happily together.
Nacho’s Body Measurements
Nacho is 1.80m (5’11”) tall. He weighs 76kg. He has a fit physique. His eye and hair colors are hazel and dark brown. He is a straight man.
Nacho’s Net Worth
Nacho makes money playing football. Contracts, wages, bonuses, and endorsements pay him. His salary is £7.3 million in 2021, yet his net worth is unknown. Son resale value is €8 million. We’ll keep you posted on his net worth.
Do you Know?
- At the age of 11, he joined Real Madrid’s youth squad and started his career.
- A four-time Champions League winner, he has spent his whole career at Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid jersey number 6 for him.
- He was part of the 2007 UEFA European U17 Championship and 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup winning Spain U17 squad.
- He played for Spain U21 at the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship.
- His brother, Alex Fernandez, is a midfielder for Cadiz CF.