Javi Fernandez

Javier "Javi" Fernandez Hernandez (born 3 August 1997) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for San Fernando CD.

Club Career

Born in Cartagena, Murcia Fernandez joined UCAM Murcia CF's youth setup in 2015, from Elche CF. On 22 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he renewed his contract and was assigned to the reserves in Tercera Division.

Fernandez made his senior debut on 21 August 2016, starting in a 4–0 home routing of EDMF Churra. He scored his first goal on 6 November, but in a 1–2 loss at Lorca FC B.

On 18 July 2017, Fernandez was promoted to the main squad in Segunda Division B. A backup option in 2017–18, he became an undisputed starter in 2018–19.

On 2 July 2019, Fernandez signed a three-year contract with Segunda Division side Real Oviedo. He made his professional debut on 24 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against CD Lugo.

On 31 January 2020, after featuring sparingly, Fernandez moved to Villarreal CF B on loan for the remainder of the season.